US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in South Dakota
$11.85 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
CPI-indexed annually.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $11.85
- Daily
- $94.80
- Weekly
- $474
- Monthly
- $2,054
- Annual
- $24,648
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $11.85
- Weekly (40h)
- $474
- Monthly
- $2,054
- Annual
- $24,648
Minimum wage in South Dakota: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in South Dakota?
- The minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the South Dakota minimum wage works out to about $24,648 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- CPI-indexed annually.