South Dakota minimum wage
$11.85 USD per hour
In effect since 2026-01-01.
Full-time equivalent: $24,648.00 USD per year, at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks.
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Rates by category
| Category | Hourly | In effect since |
|---|---|---|
| general | $11.85 USD | 2026-01-01 |
| tipped | $5.93 USD | 2026-01-01 |
Sources
- https://dlr.sd.gov/employment_laws/publications/min-wage-poster-2026-english.pdf
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped
Verified against sources on 2026-07-23.