Employees making minimum wage in South Dakota will see a 35-cent bump — to $11.85 an hour — starting Jan. 1, 2026.
Also, for tipped employees, the hourly minimum wage will increase to $5.925 an hour.
Employers have to make sure their employees receive at least the current minimum wage and have to keep records of all the tips employees earn.
Exemptions
- For seasonal employees, babysitters, or outside salespersons, you can find information here and here.
- For training wages, you can find more information here.
- Apprentices and those with a developmental disability can see wage info here.
If you have questions about how minimum wage might impact your payroll, please contact us.