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No 25 State Dossier · SD

South Dakota,
no state income tax.

No income tax. Below-average cost of living. Business-friendly trust laws.

State rate
0%
Local
none
Sales tax
4.5%
COL index
92
§ I · At four incomes

Composite take-home, read at representative salaries.

Income Federal FICA State Take-home Effective
$60,000 $5,020 $4,590 $0 $50,390 16.0%
$100,000 $13,170 $7,650 $0 $79,180 20.8%
$150,000 $24,734 $11,475 $0 $113,791 24.1%
$250,000 $51,304 $15,064 $0 $183,632 26.5%
§ II · Other levies

What South Dakota charges instead.

State sales
4.5%

base rate

Local
none

city income tax

Property
1.22%

effective

COL index
92

100 = national avg.

§ III · The instrument

Adjust the income, read the brackets.

Income Scale · Gross
Filing: Single
$
$0
$25k
$50k
$100k
$200k
$500k

South Dakota: No State Income Tax

South Dakota is one of nine US states with no state income tax. Residents pay only federal income tax and FICA contributions.

$60k salary
$50,390
take-home
$100k salary
$79,180
take-home
$150k salary
$113,791
take-home
$250k salary
$183,632
take-home
§ V · Regional

Compare South Dakota with nearby states.

01
Illinois 4.95% top rate
$75k → $57,879
02
Indiana 2.95% top rate
$75k → $59,379
03
Michigan 4.25% top rate
$75k → $58,404
04
Minnesota 9.85% top rate
$75k → $57,943
05
Wisconsin 7.65% top rate
$75k → $58,638
FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the South Dakota income tax rate for 2026?

South Dakota has no state income tax in 2026. You only pay federal income tax and FICA. At $75,000 gross income, your estimated take-home is $61,592.

What is total (federal + state) take-home on $100,000 in South Dakota?

On $100,000 in South Dakota (2026): Federal income tax is approximately $13,170, no state income tax, FICA (SS + Medicare) is approximately $7,650. Total taxes: $20,820. Take-home: $79,180 (20.8% combined effective rate).

Does South Dakota have sales tax?

South Dakota's state sales tax rate is 4.5%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes.

Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, Tax Foundation 2025 State Rates, Federation of Tax Administrators Compare South Dakota globally →