Minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026
The minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 an hour in 2026. It rises to $12.30 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the state.
Checked against official sources.
South Dakota minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $11.85
- A week, 40 hours
- $474.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $24,648
- Tipped cash wage
- $5.93before tips
In effect since . A year means 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Upcoming raises
- $12.30 an hour, $25,584 a year (announced by the state)
Tipped workers
Employers in South Dakota can pay tipped workers as little as $5.93 an hour in cash and count up to $5.92 an hour in tips toward the $11.85 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. The cash wage is half the minimum wage, and rises to $6.15 on January 1, 2027. A tipped worker gets more than $35 a month in tips.
Who gets a different rate
- New hires under 20: $4.25 an hour. During their first 90 days in a row on the job
South Dakota minimum wage by year
| Year | Rate on January 1 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.95 |
| 2023 | $10.80 |
| 2024 | $11.20 |
| 2025 | $11.50 |
| 2026 | $11.85 |
South Dakota adjusts the rate every January 1 for the cost of living, rounded up to the next 5 cents. It never goes down.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026?
The minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 an hour in 2026. It rises to $12.30 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the state.
How much is minimum wage a year in South Dakota?
At $11.85 an hour, a full-time worker on 40 hours a week earns $474.00 a week and $24,648 a year before taxes.
What is the minimum wage for tipped workers in South Dakota?
Employers in South Dakota can pay tipped workers as little as $5.93 an hour in cash and count up to $5.92 an hour in tips toward the $11.85 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. The cash wage is half the minimum wage, and rises to $6.15 on January 1, 2027. A tipped worker gets more than $35 a month in tips.
When does the minimum wage go up in South Dakota?
It rises to $12.30 on January 1, 2027. South Dakota adjusts the rate every January 1 for the cost of living, rounded up to the next 5 cents. It never goes down.
Is there a different minimum wage for some workers in South Dakota?
New hires under 20: $4.25 an hour (during their first 90 days in a row on the job).
Minimum wage in other Midwestern states
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Minimum Wage, South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation
- Minimum Wage FAQ, South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation
- State minimum wage to increase Jan. 1, South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation, updated
- State Minimum Wage Laws, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Changes in Basic Minimum Wages in Non-Farm Employment Under State Law, 1968 to 2024, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.