State Tax Guide · South Dakota · 2026
South Dakota Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled South Dakota withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does South Dakota have income tax?
South Dakota does not levy a wage-based state personal income tax.
South Dakota tax rates
South Dakota has no wage-based state personal income tax.
Official source: https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/taxes/
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | South Dakota withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $0 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 |
| $60,000 | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| $80,000 | $0 | $65,110 | $2,504.23 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $113,791 | $4,376.58 |
How to reduce South Dakota tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current South Dakota guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. South Dakota withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
South Dakota salary after taxes
Browse state-specific salary pages for common annual salaries from $40,000 to $200,000.
Calculate your personalized South Dakota take-home pay.
Calculate your South Dakota take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Dakota have an income tax?
South Dakota does not levy a wage-based state personal income tax.
What is the South Dakota income tax rate for 2026?
South Dakota has no wage-based state personal income-tax withholding rate.
How much South Dakota tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated South Dakota withholding on a $75,000 salary is $0 per year, or $0.00 per biweekly paycheck.
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