South Dakota has no state income tax. Your paycheck only has federal tax (income tax + FICA) and any local taxes that apply.
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How a South Dakota paycheck is built
Every South Dakota worker pays federal income tax, calculated on the W-4 you submitted to your employer using the IRS Publication 15-T tables. Federal income tax is followed by FICA: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies once year-to-date wages cross $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly.
South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages. Your paycheck has only federal layers, no state line.
What changed recently in South Dakota
- No state income tax change planned.
- No state PFL or SDI.
- Minimum wage tied to inflation, currently $11.50/hr.
South Dakota payroll quirks workers should know
- No state income tax line on South Dakota pay stubs.
- No local income tax.
Example breakdown
A hypothetical South Dakota worker on a $65,000 annual salary, paid bi-weekly, single filer, no extra adjustments. Educational only, your real paycheck differs.
| Gross (bi-weekly) | $2500.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$250.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$155.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$36.25 |
| South Dakota state tax | $0.00 (no state income tax) |
| Estimated take-home | $2058.75 |
Run your own numbers in the South Dakota paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does South Dakota have state income tax?
- No. South Dakota levies no state income tax on wages.
- Are there local income taxes in South Dakota?
- No. South Dakota does not have local income taxes on wages.
- Does South Dakota have State Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave premiums?
- No. South Dakota does not have state-mandated SDI or PFL employee premiums.
- Does South Dakota have daily-overtime rules?
- No. South Dakota follows federal FLSA: 1.5x for hours above 40 in a workweek.
- What is FICA on a South Dakota paycheck?
- FICA is federal: 6.2 percent Social Security up to the annual wage base, plus 1.45 percent Medicare on every dollar. The 0.9 percent Additional Medicare Tax applies above $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly. FICA applies in every state.
- Where do I verify South Dakota state tax withholding?
- The SD Department of Revenue (https://dor.sd.gov/) is the authoritative source. For your specific paycheck, contact your employer's payroll team or a CPA.
- Why does my South Dakota paycheck only show federal taxes?
- South Dakota has no state income tax and no local income tax. The only mandatory taxes are federal withholding and FICA.