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Minimum wage and worker rights in South Dakota (2026)
Official data from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 5, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$11.85 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Tipped: $5.93.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $5.93.
Federal: $7.25.
Opportunity wage: under 20, first 90 days: $4.25Announced: rises to $12.30 on January 1, 2027.
Adjusted each January for inflation.
OvertimeNo state law: federal law appliesNo state overtime law; federal law (FLSA) applies: 1.5× after 40 h a week.
Sick leaveNot required by state lawDepends on your employer's policy.
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation or payout at separation; your employer's policy applies.
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