2018 South Dakota Minimum Wage
The 2018 South Dakota Minimum Wage is $8.85.
Effective 2018-01-01Source: State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1 (South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)Verified 2026-09-01
Who it applies to
All South Dakota employers, with some limited exceptions. Tipped employees have a minimum cash wage of half the standard rate, with wages and tips combined required to meet the full minimum wage.
What changed this year, and why
South Dakota's state minimum wage increased to $8.85 per hour effective January 1, 2018.
Common questions
- How is the South Dakota minimum wage adjusted each year?
- It is adjusted annually based on any increase in the cost of living, measured by the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Workers and employers in South Dakota who have questions about the state minimum wage of $8.85 per hour can find information through the South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation. The department maintains a webpage with details on minimum wage rules, coverage, and exceptions at dlr.sd.gov. The department is based in Pierre, South Dakota, and enforces the state's wage laws. Anyone who believes they are not being paid the correct wage should reach out to this agency for guidance on their rights and how to file a complaint.
For more information, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/employment_laws/minimum_wage.aspx.
State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1 (South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
South Dakota allows employers to pay tipped employees a lower base hourly wage than the standard minimum wage. For 2018, the tipped minimum wage is $4.425 per hour, which is exactly half of the regular minimum wage of $8.85. However, employers must ensure that when tips are added to this lower base wage, the employee's total earnings equal at least the full minimum wage. If an employee's tips combined with the $4.425 base wage fall short of $8.85 per hour, the employer must make up the difference. This system applies to workers who regularly receive tips as part of their job in South Dakota.
The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be $4.425/hour effective Jan. 1, 2018, half the minimum wage for non-tipped employees. Wages and tips combined must equal at least the minimum wage.
State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1 (South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)
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State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1 (South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)
- Hourly
The state minimum wage will increase from $8.65/hour to $8.85/hour effective Jan. 1, 2018. The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. This year’s increase was 1.9 percent and is rounded up to the nearest five cents. The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be $4.425/hour effective Jan. 1, 2018, half the minimum wage for non-tipped employees. Wages and tips combined must equal at least the minimum wage. These increases will apply to all South Dakota employers, with some limited exceptions.
Other years
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