South Dakota Minimum Wage 2026
$11.85
per hour since January 1, 2026
South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. South Dakota's minimum wage rises to $12.30 an hour on January 1, 2027.
Reviewed by Slava Akulov, CEO & Co-Founder at Jupid · Last updated: October 2026
Up to 40. Hours over 40 in a workweek go in the overtime field.
Paid at 1.5 times the rate ($17.77 an hour).
Weekly
$474
Monthly (average)
$2,054
Annual
$24,648
Gross pay before taxes. For take-home pay after federal, state and payroll taxes, use the South Dakota hourly paycheck calculator.
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South Dakota Minimum Wage at a Glance
2026 minimum wage
$11.85
Since January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage
$5.93
Tip credit up to $5.92
Next change
$12.30 on Jan 1, 2027
Published rate
Overtime
Weekly
1.5 times the regular rate
Applies to employers of any size. Exemptions include seasonal amusement or recreation businesses, babysitters and outside salespeople.
Local Minimum Wages in South Dakota
No South Dakota city or county has its own minimum wage ordinance.
Tipped Minimum Wage in South Dakota
Employers in South Dakota can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $5.93 an hour and count up to $5.92 an hour of tips toward the $11.85 minimum. If tips fall short, the employer makes up the difference. The cash wage is half the state minimum ($5.925), for employees who customarily and regularly receive more than $35 a month in tips.
Cash wage
$5.93
Maximum tip credit
$5.92
Cash wage plus tips must reach
$11.85
Other South Dakota Minimum Wage Rates
- Opportunity wage, new hires under 20, first 90 days: $4.25. The federal opportunity wage, which South Dakota allows
Overtime Rules in South Dakota
South Dakota has no state overtime law; federal overtime after 40 hours in a workweek applies. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate, so at the $11.85 minimum an overtime hour pays at least $17.77. To work out overtime on any hourly rate, use the overtime pay calculator.
South Dakota Minimum Wage History
| Effective | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $11.85 |
| January 1, 2025 | $11.50 |
| January 1, 2024 | $11.20 |
| January 1, 2023 | $10.80 |
South Dakota Minimum Wage in 2027
South Dakota's minimum wage rises to $12.30 an hour on January 1, 2027. South Dakota indexes its minimum wage to the CPI, rounded up to the nearest 5 cents, and announces the new rate by October 15. The tipped cash wage becomes $6.15 on January 1, 2027.
South Dakota Minimum Wage FAQ
More Pay Tools for South Dakota
South Dakota Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Take-home pay for hourly work, with overtime and taxes.
South Dakota Paycheck Calculator
Salary take-home pay after federal and state taxes.
Overtime Pay Calculator
Time-and-a-half and double-time pay for any rate.
Employee Cost Calculator
What an hourly hire costs with payroll taxes added.
Minimum Wage in Other States
State minimum wages range from the federal $7.25 to $18.40 an hour in 2026. Pick a state to see its rate, tipped wage and 2027 change.
Official References
- South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation
- SD DLR minimum wage FAQ
- 2026 SD minimum wage poster
- 2027 SD minimum wage poster
- SD DLR news release Oct 23, 2024 ($11.20 to $11.50)
- DOL state minimum wage history table (2023, 2024)
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws
- U.S. Department of Labor: Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees
Rates verified against the sources above on October 30, 2026. The calculator shows gross pay only. Industry rates, exemptions and local ordinances can change during the year; check the agency page before setting pay. This page is general information, not legal advice.
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