South Dakota Paycheck Calculator 2026
South Dakota does not tax wages, so a paycheck loses only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,368.94
$61,593 per year · 82.1% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − South Dakota state income tax
- $0.00
- Take-home pay
- $2,368.94
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow 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.
What changes a South Dakota paycheck?
The South Dakota Department of Revenue states that the state imposes no individual income tax, and there is no state withholding form for wages. Your state tax line is $0 at any salary, and the result depends on your federal filing status, pay frequency and pre-tax deductions.
South Dakota also has no state disability insurance or paid family leave deduction from employee wages. Cities do not levy income taxes either, so the take-home difference between two South Dakota towns comes from pay and benefits rather than tax.
The state raises revenue mainly through sales and use tax and property tax, which do not show up on a paycheck. This calculator leaves out health premiums, retirement contributions and other voluntary deductions unless you enter them.
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 $50,390 per year — 84% 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 | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − South Dakota state income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $50,390 | $1,938 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in South Dakota
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | SD tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320 |
| $60,000 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938 |
| $85,000 | $0 | $68,628 | $2,640 |
| $120,000 | $0 | $93,250 | $3,587 |
Sources and limitations
The 2026 South Dakota tax inputs on this page are based on South Dakota tax source. 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.