South Dakota · Checked October 25, 2026
South Dakota minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The South Dakota minimum wage is $11.85 an hour. Next: $12.30 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
South Dakota: $11.85 an hour.
Coming up: $12.30 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $6.15).
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $5.93. Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. South Dakota does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next payday, or when company property is returned |
|---|---|
| Quits | Same as if fired |
| Law | S.D. Codified Laws 60-11-10, 60-11-14 |
Take-home pay in South Dakota
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and South Dakota taxes with the South Dakota paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, minimum wage
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota?
$11.85 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the South Dakota minimum wage going up in 2027?
$12.30 on January 1, 2027 (tipped cash wage $6.15).
When is a final paycheck due in South Dakota?
If fired or laid off: next payday, or when company property is returned. If the employee quits: same as if fired.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.