South Dakota Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your pay to see what lands in your bank account. South Dakota has no state income tax, so only federal taxes come out - and we show each one.
How much does South Dakota take out for taxes? South Dakota takes nothing for state income tax - it doesn't have one on wages. On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks (single, standard W-4), $369.62 of each $2,307.69 paycheck - 16% - goes to federal income tax ($193.08) and Social Security and Medicare ($176.54), and you keep $1,938.07.
= $969.04 a week · $4,199.17 a month · $50,390.00 a year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000.00
Your pay before anything is taken out: yearly pay divided by the 26 paychecks in a year (hourly pay is a week's pay × 52, spread the same way).
Federal income tax · withheld−$193.08−$5,020.00
Worked out from your pay and your Form W-4 with the IRS percentage method (Worksheet 1A): yearly pay, minus the allowance for your filing status, into the 2026 annual table, minus W-4 credits, divided by paychecks. Each line, for this paycheck:
| Pay subject to income tax, for the year · $2,307.69 × 26 paychecks | $60,000.00 |
| Minus the IRS withholding allowance · Pub 15-T Worksheet 1A, line 1g | −$8,600.00 |
| Adjusted yearly wage | $51,400.00 |
| Tax from the IRS yearly table · standard table | $5,020.00 |
| Federal income tax per paycheck · divided by 26 | $193.08 |
IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A - the percentage method payroll software uses for a Form W-4 from 2020 or later. Your employer's figure can differ by a few cents because of rounding.
Adjusted yearly wage: $51,400.00, so this row applies:
| Over | Not over | Base tax | + rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $7,500 | $0.00 | 0% |
| $7,500 | $19,900 | $0.00 | 10% |
| $19,900 | $57,900 | $1,240.00 | 12% Your row |
| $57,900 | $113,200 | $5,800.00 | 22% |
| $113,200 | $209,275 | $17,966.00 | 24% |
| $209,275 | $263,725 | $41,024.00 | 32% |
| $263,725 | $648,100 | $58,448.00 | 35% |
| $648,100 | - | $192,979.25 | 37% |
$1,240.00 + 12% × ($51,400.00 − $19,900.00) = $5,020.00
Source: IRS Publication 15-T (2026) · checked Sep 21, 2026
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720.00
6.2% of your pay (after pre-tax benefits, not after 401(k)) up to $184,500 of pay in 2026. Once your pay for the year passes that, it stops until January. Stubs often call it OASDI or FICA.
Source: Social Security Administration - 2026 wage base · checked Sep 21, 2026
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870.00
1.45% of all your pay, with no yearly limit, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on pay above $200,000 in the year.
Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026) · checked Sep 21, 2026
South Dakota has no state income tax, so none comes out of your pay.
Built by Ashish Hirpara · figures from IRS and state publications · sources · corrections
What comes out of a South Dakota paycheck
- Federal income tax withholding - worked out from your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS tables for 2026.
- Social Security - 6.2% of your pay, up to $184,500 of pay in 2026. Above that, it stops for the rest of the year.
- Medicare - 1.45% of all your pay, plus 0.9% on pay above $200,000 in the year.
South Dakota does not impose a state income tax, so there is no state withholding. A South Dakota paycheck has only the federal deductions above taken out, plus whatever you chose, such as a 401(k), health insurance or union dues.
South Dakota's reemployment assistance (unemployment) program is financed by employers through payroll taxes.
What's different about South Dakota
A state minimum wage well above the federal one
South Dakota sets its own minimum wage: $11.85 an hour from January 1, 2026, compared with the federal $7.25. Tipped employees can be paid a cash wage of $5.925 an hour - half the minimum - but wages and tips together must reach at least $11.85.
No state overtime law
The South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation says the state has no labor laws on overtime or comp time, so federal rules apply: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek for workers the federal law covers.
When you must be paid
South Dakota employers must pay all wages due at least once each calendar month, or on the regular paydays you agreed to. Pay can be by check, cash or direct deposit if you both agree.
Your last paycheck
Whether you quit or are let go, your final wages are due by the next regular payday - or, if you still have company property such as keys, tools or a uniform, as soon as you return it. Returning everything promptly keeps your last check on time.
Unpaid wages
If your pay is short or missing, you can file a Claim of Unpaid Wages with the Department of Labor & Regulation's Division of Labor and Management.
Moving to South Dakota
If you move to South Dakota from a state with an income tax, your take-home pay rises by roughly what that state was withholding. Work done in another state may still be taxed there; this calculator covers work done in South Dakota.
South Dakota salary after tax
Each answer is worked out by the same calculator as above, for a single filer paid every two weeks with a standard W-4 and no 401(k) or benefits. Jump to: $35,000 · $45,000 · $55,000 · $60,000 · $65,000 · $75,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
How much is $35,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $30,303 a year - $1,165.48 every two weeks, or about $2,525 a month. That's after $2,020 of federal income tax and $2,678 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 87%. Try $35,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $45,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $38,338 a year - $1,474.51 every two weeks, or about $3,195 a month. That's after $3,220 of federal income tax and $3,443 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 85%. Try $45,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $55,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $46,373 a year - $1,783.56 every two weeks, or about $3,864 a month. That's after $4,420 of federal income tax and $4,208 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 84%. Try $55,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $50,390 a year - $1,938.07 every two weeks, or about $4,199 a month. That's after $5,020 of federal income tax and $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 84%. Try $60,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $65,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $54,408 a year - $2,092.60 every two weeks, or about $4,534 a month. That's after $5,620 of federal income tax and $4,973 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 84%. Try $65,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $75,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $61,593 a year - $2,368.94 every two weeks, or about $5,133 a month. That's after $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 82%. Try $75,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $80,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $65,110 a year - $2,504.22 every two weeks, or about $5,426 a month. That's after $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 81%. Try $80,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $90,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $72,145 a year - $2,774.81 every two weeks, or about $6,012 a month. That's after $10,970 of federal income tax and $6,885 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 80%. Try $90,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $100,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $79,180 a year - $3,045.38 every two weeks, or about $6,598 a month. That's after $13,170 of federal income tax and $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 79%. Try $100,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $120,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $93,250 a year - $3,586.54 every two weeks, or about $7,771 a month. That's after $17,570 of federal income tax and $9,180 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 78%. Try $120,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $150,000 a year after tax in South Dakota?
About $113,791 a year - $4,376.58 every two weeks, or about $9,483 a month. That's after $24,734 of federal income tax and $11,475 of Social Security and Medicare; you keep 76%. Try $150,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
South Dakota vs neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer paid every two weeks with a standard W-4. "State taxes" counts state and local income tax withheld (with each calculator's default choices) plus any employee-paid state payroll premium; federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are the same everywhere.
| State | State taxes | Take-home | vs here |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $0 | $50,390 | - |
| Wyoming | $0 | $50,390 | +$0 |
| North Dakota | $52 | $50,338 | −$52 |
| Iowa | $1,746 | $48,644 | −$1,746 |
| Montana | $2,054 | $48,336 | −$2,054 |
| Nebraska | $2,124 | $48,266 | −$2,124 |
| Minnesota | $3,541 | $46,849 | −$3,541 |
Where you live and where you work can both matter when the two states differ - check each state's page.
What changed for 2026
South Dakota still has no state income tax in 2026. The one state change that reaches your paycheck is a higher minimum wage; the rest are federal.
- New federal withholding tables. The IRS updated Publication 15-T for 2026, including changes from the 2025 tax law. The standard deduction is $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, and $24,150 head of household.
- Social Security wage base: $184,500 (up from $176,100). If you earn more, Social Security stops later in the year.
- Tips and overtime deductions for 2025–2028 - see below.
- South Dakota minimum wage: $11.85 from January 1, 2026, and $5.925 cash wage for tipped employees.
Why your paycheck might differ from this
- Your W-4. Credits for children (Step 3), a checked Step 2 box, or extra withholding (Step 4c) change the federal amount a lot. Open "Tips, 401(k), health insurance and W-4 details" above to enter them.
- Benefits taken before tax. Health insurance through work usually lowers income tax and Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) lowers income tax only.
- Rounding. Payroll software may round each step, so a few cents of difference is normal.
Tips and overtime in 2026
New federal deductions apply for 2025 through 2028: up to $25,000 for qualified tips, and up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) for the extra "half" of time-and-a-half overtime. Both phase out above $150,000 of income ($300,000 joint).
These are deductions on your tax return. Your employer still takes Social Security and Medicare out of tips and overtime, and still withholds income tax unless you tell it otherwise. If you expect to claim them, you can put the expected amount in Step 4(b) of your W-4 (and in the Step 4(b) box above) so less income tax is withheld during the year.
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Sources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods - Worksheet 1A and the annual percentage-method tables
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide - Social Security and Medicare rates
- Social Security Administration - 2026 wage base of $184,500
- IRS - tips and overtime deductions
- South Dakota Department of Revenue - Individual taxes - South Dakota does not impose a state income tax
- South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation - Reemployment assistance for businesses - financed by employers through payroll taxes
- South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation - Minimum wage - $11.85 and $5.925 tipped, effective January 1, 2026
- South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation - Overtime and comp time - no state overtime law; federal rules apply
- SDCL 60-11-9 - Paydays - at least once each calendar month
- SDCL 60-11-10 and 60-11-11 - Final pay - next regular payday, or when employer property is returned
- South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation - Wage and hour issues - claim of unpaid wages
Questions
How much does South Dakota take out for taxes?
South Dakota takes nothing for state income tax - it doesn't have one on wages. On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks (single, standard W-4), $369.62 of each $2,307.69 paycheck - 16% - goes to federal income tax ($193.08) and Social Security and Medicare ($176.54), and you keep $1,938.07.
Does South Dakota take state tax out of my paycheck?
No. South Dakota does not impose a state income tax, so there is no state withholding. Only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are taken out, plus any benefits you signed up for.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 paycheck in South Dakota?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with nothing else on the W-4, a $1,000 paycheck has about $38.08 of federal income tax, $62.00 of Social Security and $14.50 of Medicare taken out, leaving $885.42. Enter your own details in the calculator for your exact figure.
When do I get my last paycheck in South Dakota?
By the next regular payday - or as soon as you return any company property you still have, if that's later. The rule is the same whether you quit or were let go.
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026?
$11.85 an hour from January 1, 2026. Tipped employees can be paid $5.925 in cash as long as tips bring them up to $11.85.
Does South Dakota have its own overtime law?
No. South Dakota has no overtime law of its own, so federal rules apply: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek.