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South Dakota Employee Cost Calculator

South Dakota offers low employment costs with no state income tax. Calculate employee costs with $11.20 minimum wage and SUI rates (0%-9.5%).

Minimum Wage

$11.20/hr

SUI Rate (New)

1.20%

SUI Range

0.00% -9.50%

SUI Wage Base

$15,000

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Enter salary and state, then click Calculate

Next step after calculating costsSD UI: 1.20% on first $15,000

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Key Facts About Hiring in South Dakota

No state income tax

Minimum wage: $11.20/hour

SUI rates: 0.0% to 9.5%

Business-friendly state

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