2020 South Dakota Minimum Wage
The 2020 South Dakota Minimum Wage is $9.30.
Effective 2020-01-01Source: State Minimum Wage to Increase Jan. 1 (South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)Verified 2026-09-01
Compared with 2019
| Item | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $9.10 | $9.30 | +$0.20 (+2.2%) |
Who it applies to
All South Dakota employers, with some limited exceptions.
What changed this year, and why
South Dakota's minimum wage increased from $9.10 per hour to $9.30 per hour, effective January 1, 2020. The increase reflects an annual adjustment based on the cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage for tipped employees?
- The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees is half the non-tipped minimum wage, effective January 1, 2020. Wages and tips combined must equal at least the full minimum wage.
- Does the minimum wage apply to all employers?
- Yes, with some limited exceptions. The minimum wage applies to all South Dakota employers.
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 can find more information on the South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation's website. The Department of Labor & Regulation is the state agency responsible for enforcing minimum wage laws in South Dakota. Their office is located in Pierre, South Dakota, and they can be reached by phone for questions about wage complaints or other employment law matters. The specific page for minimum wage information is linked on the Department's employment laws section.
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 hourly wage than the standard minimum wage. For 2020, the hourly minimum wage for tipped employees is $4.65, which is half of the $9.30 minimum wage for non-tipped employees. However, there is an important protection: wages and tips combined must equal at least the full minimum wage. If an employee's tips plus the lower hourly wage do not add up to $9.30 per hour, the employer must make up the difference. This ensures that tipped workers in South Dakota receive at least the full minimum wage when tips are included.
The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be $4.65/hour effective Jan. 1, 2020, 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)
How the rate is adjusted each year, and who announces it
South Dakota's minimum wage is adjusted each year based on changes in the cost of living. The adjustment uses the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor as the measure. If the cost of living goes up, the minimum wage goes up by the same percentage, rounded to the nearest nickel. For the 2020 adjustment, the CPI increase was 1.7 percent, which was rounded up to the nearest 5 cents, bringing the hourly rate to $9.30. This automatic adjustment ensures that the minimum wage keeps pace with inflation without requiring new legislation each year.
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 1.7 percent and is rounded up to the nearest 5 cents.
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 $9.10/hour to $9.30/hour effective Jan. 1, 2020. 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 1.7 percent and is rounded up to the nearest 5 cents. The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be $4.65/hour effective Jan. 1, 2020, 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
Every South Dakota Minimum Wage year · Minimum Wage in every state