How South Dakota taxes your paycheck
South Dakota does not impose a state income tax, so there is no state tax withholding on wages in 2026 and nothing changed from 2025. Reemployment Assistance (unemployment) tax and its administrative and investment fees are paid by employers, not withheld from employee wages.
Local income taxes
South Dakota has no local income or wage taxes; municipalities levy sales taxes only.
Take-home pay in South Dakota at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | South Dakota taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $0 | $26,285 | $1,011 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,593 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $0 | $113,791 | $4,377 |
How South Dakota compares
At a $60,000 salary, South Dakota ranks #1 of 51 for take-home pay, tied with 7 other no-tax states. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in South Dakota
The South Dakota minimum wage is $11.85 an hour as of January 1, 2026. A full-time minimum wage job pays $24,648 a year before taxes and about $21,908 after taxes. See the full South Dakota minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
None for wage tax. Residents who work in an income-tax state may owe that state's nonresident tax, which is not modeled. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota does not tax wage income, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in South Dakota?
A single filer earning $60,000 in South Dakota keeps about $50,390 a year, or $4,199 a month, in 2026. That ranks 1 (tied with 7 other states) of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does South Dakota have local income taxes?
South Dakota has no local income or wage taxes; municipalities levy sales taxes only.
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota?
The minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 an hour as of January 1, 2026. Full time, that is $24,648 a year before taxes and about $21,908 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- South Dakota Department of Revenue: Individual Taxes
- SD Department of Labor & Regulation: Reemployment Assistance Handbook for Employers
- SD Department of Labor & Regulation: Reemployment Assistance employer FAQ
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)