Calculate your take-home pay in The Mount Rushmore State. South Dakota has no state income tax.
South Dakota has no individual income tax and no corporate income tax. The state funds government through sales tax (4.2% state rate, among the lowest in the nation), property taxes, and tourism revenue. South Dakota also has no estate or inheritance tax.
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| Gross Pay | - | - | - |
| Federal Income Tax | - | - | - |
| South Dakota State Tax | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Social Security | - | - | - |
| Medicare | - | - | - |
| 401(k) + Pre-Tax | - | - | - |
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South Dakota has no state income tax on earned income. This calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions. Enter your salary or hourly wage above to see a detailed breakdown of your paycheck.
Regardless of state taxes, all South Dakota workers pay federal income tax using the 2025 brackets: 10% on the first $11,925 of taxable income (single), 12% up to $48,475, 22% up to $103,350, 24% up to $197,300, 32% up to $250,525, 35% up to $626,350, and 37% on income above that. The standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married filing jointly in 2025.
All workers in South Dakota pay Social Security tax at 6.2% on wages up to $176,100 (2025) and Medicare tax at 1.45% on all wages. An additional 0.9% Medicare surtax applies to wages over $200,000 for single filers.