South Dakota Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by South Dakota voter-approved minimum wage law and administered by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 16, 2026)
$11.85
in effect since January 1, 2026
2027 rate
$12.30
Effective January 1, 2027
Compared with federal $7.25
$4.60 higher
Federal and state rules both apply
South Dakota minimum wage in 2027
$12.30 per hour from January 1, 2027, up $0.45 (3.8 percent).
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation lists $12.30 effective January 1, 2027.
The Department publishes the next year's rate by October 15 using the change in the Consumer Price Index, with the increase rounded up to the nearest five cents.
What changed in South Dakota
On January 1, 2026, the rate rose $0.35 from $11.50 to $11.85.
South Dakota minimum wage pay calculator
- Weekly pay
- $474.00
- Monthly pay
- $2,054.00
- Yearly pay
- $24,648.00
- Overtime rate (1.5x)
- $17.77 per hour
Gross pay before taxes at $11.85 per hour in South Dakota, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.
Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026?
As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in South Dakota is $11.85 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. On January 1, 2026, the rate rose $0.35 from $11.50 to $11.85.
Will the South Dakota minimum wage go up in 2027?
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation lists $12.30 effective January 1, 2027.
Does South Dakota have local minimum wages?
South Dakota's page is based on the statewide rate. Cities or counties may have their own rules where state law allows it, and employers must pay the highest rate that applies.
Sources for South Dakota
Sources checked October 16, 2026.