South Dakota Minimum Wage 2026: $11.85/hr
Last updated: 2026-06-02 — Source: South Dakota Department of Labor
In South Dakota, the minimum wage is $11.85 per hour, effective 2026-01-01. South Dakota sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $5.93 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. The state defers to the federal FLSA standard.
Quick answer
South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85/hr in 2026 — $4.60 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #26 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $5.93/hr.
Minimum Wage
$11.85
per hour
Tipped Wage
$5.93
per hour (cash wage)
Effective Date
2026-01-01
How South Dakota compares
State vs Federal
+$4.60
vs the federal $7.25 minimum (+63.4%)
State Rate
$11.85
per hour
National Rank
#26
of 51 jurisdictions
Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.
South Dakota Overtime Rules
South Dakota has no state overtime law. Federal FLSA rules apply.
Additional Information
South Dakota adjusts annually for CPI. Tipped minimum cash wage is 50% of minimum ($5.93/hr).