Your South Dakota paycheck, after taxes.
Good news: South Dakota takes no state income tax. Only federal and FICA touch your pay.
Taxes on a South Dakota paycheck
Everyone working in South Dakota pays federal income tax and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 of wages + 1.45% Medicare). South Dakota adds no state income tax, which is why paychecks here stretch further than in high-tax states.
Want to keep more? Pre-tax contributions to a 401(k) or HSA lower the income that gets taxed. Punch in a deduction above and watch the take-home move.
What's different about South Dakota
South Dakota has no personal income tax and no corporate income tax.
The state gets most of its revenue from sales tax, which also applies to many services.
Other ways you get paid
Freelancing on the side? The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside each quarter. Got a bonus? The bonus tax calculator shows what's left after the flat 22% withholding.
Other states with no income tax
Texas · Florida · Alaska · Nevada · New Hampshire · Tennessee · Washington · Wyoming
South Dakota paycheck questions
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota takes no state income tax, so only federal tax and FICA come out of your paycheck.
How much is take-home pay in South Dakota?
Enter your salary above to see it. Take-home is your gross pay minus federal tax, and FICA.
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