How South Dakota taxes your paycheck
South Dakota does not tax wages and salaries at the state level, so the only income-related taxes on your paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
South Dakota has no personal income tax and no corporate income tax, and it levies sales tax on most services as well as goods. It is a popular home for trusts and remote workers because of its low-tax profile.
Take-home pay in South Dakota at common salaries
The table shows a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, paid biweekly, using 2026 federal rules and the South Dakota rules described above.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | South Dakota tax | Annual take-home | Per biweekly check | Share kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $0 | $26,285 | $1,010.96 | 87.6% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629.04 | 84.7% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 | 82.1% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 | 79.2% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $0 | $113,791 | $4,376.58 | 75.9% |
Married filing jointly
| Household wages | Federal tax | FICA | South Dakota tax | Annual take-home | Per biweekly check | Share kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $2,840 | $4,590 | $0 | $52,570 | $2,021.92 | 87.6% |
| $100,000 | $7,640 | $7,650 | $0 | $84,710 | $3,258.08 | 84.7% |
| $150,000 | $15,340 | $11,475 | $0 | $123,185 | $4,737.88 | 82.1% |
| $200,000 | $26,340 | $14,339 | $0 | $159,321 | $6,127.73 | 79.7% |
Joint filers use a standard deduction of $32,200 and wider federal brackets. For one-earner households, the numbers above assume all wages belong to one spouse; if both spouses work, each pays Social Security and Medicare on their own wages.
How South Dakota ranks for take-home pay
At a $75,000 salary and single filing status, South Dakota ranks #5 of 51 (50 states plus DC) for annual take-home pay at $61,593. The highest in this ranking is Alaska at $61,593. Because there is no wage income tax, the difference from lower-ranked states is mostly the state tax they collect. You can rank all states for any salary with the state comparison tool.
Compare South Dakota with other states
- South Dakota vs. Nevada
- South Dakota vs. New Hampshire
- South Dakota vs. Tennessee
- South Dakota vs. Texas
Sales tax in South Dakota
South Dakota’s state sales tax rate is 4.20%. Local governments add an average of 1.91%, for a combined average of about 6.11% (Tax Foundation, midyear 2026). The highest local rate in the state is 4.50%. Income tax and sales tax together set how far your money goes, so compare both when you consider a move.
What this estimate leaves out
Your actual paycheck can differ because of health insurance premiums, local taxes, employer-specific deductions and your Form W-4. See the paycheck withholding guide for how employers calculate withholding, and our methodology page for the list of simplifications.