How South Dakota taxes your paycheck
South Dakota does not tax individual income. Your paycheck deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and any benefits you sign up for.
There are no local income taxes in South Dakota, so the result is the same in Sioux Falls, Rapid City or a small town.
| Deduction | Rate | Applies to wages up to |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10% to 37% | No limit |
| Social Security | 6.2% | $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% (2.35% over $200,000) | No limit |
| South Dakota income tax | None | – |
How to use the South Dakota paycheck calculator
Enter your salary, or your hourly wage and hours, choose how often you are paid and pick the filing status on your W-4. The calculator estimates your South Dakota (SD) take-home pay for each paycheck and for the year, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
It follows the published withholding formulas that employers' payroll systems use, so it works as a paycheck estimator for a job offer, a raise or a change to your W-4. Open "401(k), benefits and W-4 details" to add pre-tax deductions, dependents or extra withholding. Your real paycheck can differ if your employer takes out deductions the calculator does not know about.
South Dakota take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard W-4 with no dependents, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, in South Dakota.
| Salary | Per paycheck | Per year | Taxes per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,010.96 | $26,285.00 | $3,715.00 |
| $40,000 | $1,320.00 | $34,320.00 | $5,680.00 |
| $50,000 | $1,629.05 | $42,355.00 | $7,645.00 |
| $60,000 | $1,938.07 | $50,390.00 | $9,610.00 |
| $75,000 | $2,368.94 | $61,592.50 | $13,407.50 |
| $100,000 | $3,045.38 | $79,180.00 | $20,820.00 |
| $150,000 | $4,376.58 | $113,791.00 | $36,209.00 |
| Hourly rate | Per week | Per year | Before taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 an hour | $524.02 | $27,249.20 | $31,200 |
| $20.00 an hour | $684.72 | $35,605.60 | $41,600 |
| $25.00 an hour | $845.42 | $43,962.00 | $52,000 |
| $30.00 an hour | $1,006.12 | $52,318.40 | $62,400 |
| $40.00 an hour | $1,295.41 | $67,361.20 | $83,200 |
| $50.00 an hour | $1,576.81 | $81,994.00 | $104,000 |
South Dakota paycheck questions
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota does not tax wages.
What lowers my South Dakota take-home pay the most?
Federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). Pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower federal income tax but not FICA.
Sources
- IRS: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- Social Security wage base for 2026
- 2026 401(k) contribution limit
Tax figures last reviewed October 7, 2026. How we calculate