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South Dakota Paycheck Guide

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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Reviewed by PayslipIQ Editorial Team, in-house payroll editor
Last reviewed May 2026 · Editorial standards

In short

A South Dakota paycheck has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500), and Medicare (1.45%), and no state income tax on wages. On a $65,000 single-filer salary, estimated South Dakota take-home is about $54,408 a year, or $2,093 per biweekly paycheck.

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South Dakota: the local picture

South Dakota is one of nine no-income-tax states. Take-home is shaped only by federal withholding and FICA.

South Dakota Paycheck Calculator

Estimate take-home pay for South Dakota.

South Dakota State Tax

South Dakota tax structure and rates.

South Dakota Overtime

Federal FLSA applies.

South Dakota Pay Stub Laws

Employer pay stub requirements in South Dakota.

South Dakota take-home pay by salary (2026)

See estimated South Dakota take-home for common salaries. Each page has a full federal, FICA, and South Dakota breakdown with per-paycheck figures.

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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)$2,500.00
Federal income tax-$216.15
Social Security (6.2%)-$155.00
Medicare (1.45%)-$36.25
South Dakota state tax$0.00 (no state income tax)
Estimated take-home$2,092.60

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.