South Dakota payroll · Updated November 6, 2026
South Dakota paycheck calculator for 2026
South Dakota does not impose a state income tax, so a South Dakota paycheck has only federal deductions: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter a salary, an hourly rate or one paycheck to see your take-home pay.
Calculate my take-home payCalculate your South Dakota take-home pay
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,938.07
$50,390 a year
| Paycheck | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| South Dakota income tax | $0.00 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $1,938.07 | $50,390 |
2026 estimate for one paycheck, using the IRS percentage method. South Dakota has no state income tax on wages. Your employer's payroll may differ by a few cents to a few dollars. Not tax advice.
What comes out of a South Dakota paycheck
| Deduction | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | Wages after the W-4 standard amount, by filing status |
| Social Security | 6.2% | Wages up to $184,500 for 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000 | All wages, no cap |
| South Dakota income tax | None | No state income tax on wages |
Example: $60,000 a year, paid every two weeks
| Line | Per paycheck | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay ($60,000 ÷ 26) | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$143.08 | −$3,720 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$33.46 | −$870 |
| South Dakota income tax | $0.00 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $1,938.07 | $50,390 |
South Dakota taxes on workers
The South Dakota Department of Revenue says the state does not impose an income tax. Unemployment contributions are the employer’s: state law says none may be deducted from employees’ wages. The state relies instead on a 4.2% sales and use tax, and cities may add their own sales, use and gross receipts taxes.
Minimum wage in South Dakota
South Dakota’s minimum wage is $11.85 an hour for 2026 ($5.925 for tipped employees), rising to $12.30 on January 1, 2027.
Your federal withholding and Form W-4
With no state income tax, federal withholding is the only income tax on your paycheck. It depends on your Form W-4: your filing status, the Step 2 box if you have two jobs or both spouses work, and the Step 3 amount for children and other dependents. Pre-tax 401(k), 403(b) and cafeteria-plan health premiums come out before income tax is figured. If you are paid on a 1099 instead of a W-2, nothing is withheld; use the self-employment tax calculator and plan for estimated payments.
Questions
How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in South Dakota?
For a single person paid every two weeks with no W-4 adjustments, about $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare come out of each $2,307.69 paycheck, leaving about $1,938.07. There is no South Dakota income tax to withhold.
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. Employers withhold only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
What is South Dakota’s minimum wage in 2026?
$11.85 an hour, or $5.925 for tipped employees. It rises to $12.30 on January 1, 2027.
Why is my paycheck different from this calculator?
Payroll systems round differently, and paychecks can include things this calculator leaves out: overtime, bonuses withheld at the flat supplemental rate, after-tax deductions, extra withholding on your W-4, or W-4 Step 4 adjustments.
Owe at tax time, or getting too much back?
We prepare federal returns for clients in every state and can tell you how to set your W-4 so next year comes out closer. We work remotely through a secure portal, by phone or video.
Tax preparation serviceWhere these rules come from
- South Dakota Department of Revenue: Taxes for individuals
- South Dakota Department of Labor: Minimum wage
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026): Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS Topic 751: Social Security and Medicare withholding rates
Related
- Paycheck calculators for other states
- South Dakota income tax
- States with no income tax
- What is FICA tax? Rates for 2026 and 2027
- Federal tax brackets for 2026 and 2027
- Self-employment tax calculator
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