Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota has no personal or corporate income tax. The state sales tax rate is 4.2% (temporarily reduced from 4.5% through mid-2027), plus municipal sales taxes.
That makes South Dakota one of nine states — with Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming — where wages are free of state income tax. Your paycheck still has federal income tax withheld, plus Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on high wages).
| State income tax on wages | None |
| State sales tax rate | 4.2% plus local |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Take-home on $75,000 (single) | $61,593 |
Take-home pay in South Dakota: $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Because there is no state income tax, take-home pay in South Dakota depends only on federal income tax and FICA. These 2026 figures assume W-2 wages, the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
| Wages | Filing status | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $3,530 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $1,780 | $3,825 | $44,395 | $3,700 |
| $75,000 | Single | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $4,640 | $5,738 | $64,623 | $5,385 |
| $100,000 | Single | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $6,598 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $7,640 | $7,650 | $84,710 | $7,059 |
Local income taxes in South Dakota
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other South Dakota taxes
The South Dakota state sales tax rate is 4.2%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,260 in state sales tax alone — a big part of how the state funds itself without an income tax.
Compare South Dakota with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in South Dakota and its neighbors. South Dakota is the cheapest in its area on this salary, while Minnesota would cost about $3,577 more.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | No income tax | — | $0 | — |
| North Dakota | Graduated | 2.5% | $203 | +$203 |
| Minnesota | Graduated | 9.85% | $3,577 | +$3,577 |
| Iowa | Flat | 3.8% | $2,198 | +$2,198 |
| Nebraska | Graduated | 4.55% | $2,533 | +$2,533 |
| Wyoming | No income tax | — | $0 | same |
| Montana | Graduated | 5.65% | $2,877 | +$2,877 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
Moving to South Dakota?
Becoming a South Dakota resident ends state income tax on your wages from the day you move, but your former state can still tax income earned before the move and, in some cases, retirement or deferred compensation tied to work done there. Keep proof of your new domicile — a driver’s license, voter registration, lease or deed and where you spend your time. If you keep working remotely for an employer in a state with a “convenience of the employer” rule, such as New York, that state may still tax your wages.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Source: official South Dakota tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
South Dakota income tax FAQ
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota has no personal or corporate income tax. The state sales tax rate is 4.2% (temporarily reduced from 4.5% through mid-2027), plus municipal sales taxes.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in South Dakota?
About $61,593 a year ($5,133 a month) for a single filer in 2026: $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, and $0 of state income tax. A married couple earning $75,000 keeps about $64,623.
What taxes do South Dakota residents pay instead?
South Dakota charges a 4.2% state sales tax plus local rates, and residents pay local property taxes. Federal income tax and FICA apply exactly as in every other state.
How much do I save in South Dakota versus neighboring states?
On $75,000 of wages a single filer saves about $203 compared with North Dakota, $3,577 compared with Minnesota, $2,198 compared with Iowa, $2,533 compared with Nebraska, $2,877 compared with Montana in state income tax each year.
Will South Dakota withhold state tax from my paycheck?
No — employers in South Dakota withhold only federal income tax and FICA. If you work in another state, that state’s tax may be withheld instead.