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Employment SD

SD Minimum Wage

Source: SD Department of Labor and Regulation Verified: March 1, 2026

South Dakota minimum wage is $11.20 per hour as of January 1, 2025, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index under a 2014 ballot initiative. Tipped employees may be paid $5.60 per hour provided tips bring total compensation to at least the minimum wage.

Official Source:
SD Department of Labor and Regulation
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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