Minimum wage Verified

South Dakota minimum wage rises to $12.30 ($6.15 tipped)

Jurisdiction
South Dakota
Effective date
2027-01-01
Who it covers
All employers
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • South Dakota minimum wage for non-tipped employees rises from $11.85 to $12.30 per hour, effective 2027-01-01.
  • The tipped cash wage rises from $5.925 to $6.15 per hour; employers must ensure tipped employees still receive at least the full minimum wage.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: All employers with workers in South Dakota. Update payroll rates for hourly and tipped employees by 2027-01-01. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-17T11:30-05:00

Official sources

  • dlr.sd.gov
    https://dlr.sd.gov/employment_laws/minimum_wage.aspx