South Dakota Paycheck Calculator
South Dakota has no state income tax. Enter a salary or hourly wage to see exactly what federal taxes take out of your paycheck and what you keep per paycheck, month and year — 2026 tax tables, free, no sign-up.
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Take-home pay in South Dakota
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer in South Dakota takes home $50,390 a year — $1,938.07 per biweekly paycheck — after $5,020 in federal income tax and $4,590 in Social Security and Medicare.
| Annual salary | Federal income tax | Social Security & Medicare | Take-home pay | Per month | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 ($15/hour, full time) | $1,564 | $2,387 | $27,249 | $2,271 | $1,048.05 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $34,320 | $2,860 | $1,320.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $3,530 | $1,629.05 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $50,390 | $4,199 | $1,938.07 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,592 | $5,133 | $2,368.94 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $6,598 | $3,045.38 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $113,791 | $9,483 | $4,376.58 |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2020-or-later Form W-4 with no adjustments, no pre-tax deductions. Yearly figures are 26 paychecks.
Hourly pay after taxes in South Dakota
At $25 an hour, full time, a single filer in South Dakota keeps about $21.14 of every hour worked — $1,690.85 on a two-week paycheck. Switch the calculator above to hourly pay to use your own rate and hours.
| Hourly wage | Yearly gross | Taxes per year | Take-home per year | Per month | Per biweekly check | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $3,951 | $27,249 | $2,271 | $1,048.05 | $13.10 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $5,177 | $32,263 | $2,689 | $1,240.89 | $15.51 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $5,994 | $35,606 | $2,967 | $1,369.45 | $17.12 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $8,038 | $43,962 | $3,664 | $1,690.85 | $21.14 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $10,082 | $52,319 | $4,360 | $2,012.25 | $25.15 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $15,839 | $67,361 | $5,613 | $2,590.82 | $32.39 |
40 hours a week (80 per two-week paycheck, 2,080 a year), no overtime, single filer, same assumptions as the salary table. For time-and-a-half hours use the overtime calculator.
What South Dakota does tax on a paycheck
South Dakota does not levy a personal income tax, so no state income tax is withheld from paychecks.
| Tax or premium | 2026 rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Reemployment Assistance tax (employer-paid) | Experience-rated; most new employers pay 1.2% in their first year. New construction employers pay 6.0% plus a 0.55% investment fee in year one, then 3.0% plus 0.55% in years two and three | 2026 taxable wage base is $15,000 per employee. An administrative fee of 0.08% also applies from 2026. |
Source: South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation — Reemployment Assistance Tax FAQ.
How often South Dakota employers must pay
Every employer must pay all wages due at least once each calendar month, or on regular pay days agreed and designated in advance. Wages may be paid by check, cash or direct deposit unless the employer and employee agree to another form of payment.
Source: SDCL 60-11-9.
Does South Dakota require a pay stub?
No South Dakota statute requires most employers to give an itemized pay stub. Federal law still requires accurate payroll records, and landlords and lenders usually ask for recent stubs as proof of income.
Source: No state pay stub requirement (SDCL ch. 60-11). Full rules on the South Dakota pay stub requirements page.
When the last South Dakota paycheck is due
South Dakota uses the same rule whether the employee is let go or resigns: final wages are due by the next regular payday for those hours — or, if later, once the employee returns all employer property in their possession.
| Fired or laid off | By the next regular payday (or when the employee returns employer property, if later) |
|---|---|
| Quits (with or without notice) | By the next regular payday (or when the employee returns employer property, if later) |
Source: SDCL 60-11-10; SDCL 60-11-11.
South Dakota paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in South Dakota?
A single filer paid $60,000 a year every two weeks in South Dakota takes home $50,390 a year, or $1,938.07 per paycheck, after $5,020 in federal income tax, $4,590 in Social Security and Medicare. Other deductions such as health insurance or retirement contributions would lower it further.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in South Dakota?
At $25 an hour and 40 hours a week ($52,000 a year), a single filer in South Dakota takes home $1,690.85 on a two-week paycheck of $2,000.00 — about $43,962 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in South Dakota?
A single filer on a $100,000 salary in South Dakota takes home about $79,180 a year ($6,598 a month). Married filing jointly with one income, the same salary keeps about $84,710 a year, because the joint federal withholding brackets are wider.
Is anything taken out of South Dakota paychecks for the state?
No. South Dakota has no income tax and no employee-paid state payroll premium, so nothing state-level is withheld from wages. State unemployment insurance is paid by the employer, not deducted from your pay.
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota does not tax wages, so no state income tax is withheld from paychecks. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply.
What taxes come out of a paycheck in South Dakota?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 in 2026) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000). South Dakota has no state disability insurance or paid family leave payroll tax. Employers pay reemployment assistance (unemployment insurance) tax to the Department of Labor and Regulation.
Live or work across the state line?
Withholding generally follows the state where you work. Compare take-home pay in the states next to South Dakota:
More about pay in South Dakota
South Dakota has no state disability insurance or paid family leave payroll tax. Employers pay reemployment assistance (unemployment insurance) tax to the Department of Labor and Regulation.
Pay stub rules, pay frequency, final paycheck deadlines and every payroll tax rate are on the South Dakota pay stub requirements page.