South Dakota Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in South Dakota takes home about $50,390 a year, or $1,938 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,938.07
$50,390.00 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,938.07 | $50,390.00 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 8.4%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
South Dakota paycheck taxes in 2026
South Dakota has no state income tax, so your paycheck only has federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare withheld.
- South Dakota has no personal income tax.
- There are no state payroll deductions for employees.
Because there is no state income tax, workers in South Dakota usually take home more than workers with the same salary in states like California or New York.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in South Dakota
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $2,860 | $1,320 |
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $3,530 | $1,629 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $4,199 | $1,938 |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $5,133 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $6,598 | $3,045 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $9,483 | $4,377 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
What South Dakota taxes instead of income
South Dakota's Department of Revenue says the state has no personal income tax and no corporate income tax, so your employer has no state tax to withhold and there's no state return to file. There's no state payroll deduction either.
Sales tax is the main state tax most workers will notice, and it applies to services as well as products. The comparison below shows what having no income tax is worth against the states around you, several of which tax wages.
- The state sales tax rate is 4.2%.
- Cities can add a municipal sales tax of 1% to 2%, and most charge 2%.
- Restaurants, hotels, alcohol sellers and admissions can also pay a municipal gross receipts tax, which may be passed on in prices.
South Dakota vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $2,821 more a year in South Dakota than in Minnesota. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with South Dakota |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $0 | $50,390 | — |
| North Dakota | $46 | $50,344 | −$46 |
| Iowa | $1,628 | $48,762 | −$1,628 |
| Montana | $2,063 | $48,327 | −$2,063 |
| Nebraska | $2,124 | $48,266 | −$2,124 |
| Minnesota | $2,821 | $47,569 | −$2,821 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota does not tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare are taken from your paycheck.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in South Dakota?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in South Dakota is about $50,390 a year after tax, or about $1,938 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Do I file a state tax return in South Dakota?
No. South Dakota has no personal income tax, so there is no state income tax return. You only file your federal return.
What is the sales tax in South Dakota?
The state charges 4.2%, and cities can add 1% to 2%, so a purchase in a city charging 2% is taxed at 6.2%. The Department of Revenue publishes each city's rate in its municipal tax guide.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also have no income tax on wages, with take-home pay close to South Dakota’s:
- Florida paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Nevada paycheck calculator No state income tax
- New Hampshire paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Tennessee paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Texas paycheck calculator No state income tax
- Wyoming paycheck calculator No state income tax
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Side income or gig work in South Dakota?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including South Dakota (no state income tax), and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and South Dakota’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- South Dakota Department of Revenue
- South Dakota Department of Revenue: Taxes for individuals
- South Dakota Department of Revenue: Sales and use tax
- South Dakota Department of Revenue: Municipal tax guide
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .