South Dakota Paycheck Calculator 2025
South Dakota has no state income tax, so your only paycheck withholdings are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,358.21
$61,314 per year · 81.8% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $305.73
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − South Dakota state income tax
- $0.00
- Take-home pay
- $2,358.21
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How taxes work in South Dakota
South Dakota is one of the few US states with no state income tax on wages. That means the only taxes withheld from a South Dakota paycheck are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) — there is no state income tax line at all.
Because South Dakota skips state income tax, take-home pay here is typically higher than in a state with comparable wages but a state income tax. Keep in mind that South Dakota may rely more heavily on sales tax, property tax, or other charges to fund public services.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in South Dakota
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in South Dakota. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $50,339 per year — 83.9% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,072 | $195 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − South Dakota state income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $50,339 | $1,936 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Sources and limitations
The 2025 South Dakota tax inputs on this page are based on Tax Foundation's 2025 state income tax survey. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
South Dakota has no state income tax, so your only paycheck withholdings are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
How much state tax is withheld from a South Dakota paycheck?
None. South Dakota does not tax wage income, so $0 is withheld for state income tax. Your paycheck only loses federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%).
Is take-home pay higher in South Dakota?
Generally yes, at the paycheck level — with no state income tax deducted, more of your gross pay reaches your account than in a comparable state that taxes wages. Other costs like sales or property tax may offset this overall.