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South Dakota Overtime Calculator 2026

Calculate South Dakota overtime pay for 2026 using the federal 40-hour weekly overtime rule and state wage details.

Wage Floor$11.85/hr
OT RuleAfter 40 hrs/wk at 1.5×
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South Dakota time-and-a-half pay

Direct answer: South Dakota generally uses the federal weekly rule: time and a half after 40 hours in one workweek, with no general daily overtime rule.

South Dakota overtime pay calculator

Enter your hourly rate and total hours worked. The calculator applies time and a half after 40 hours.

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota Min Wage: $11.85/hr

State rule used

South Dakota enforces weekly overtime pay (1.5×) after 40 hours. State minimum wage is adjusted annually for inflation.

No general state daily overtime rule: this estimate applies the weekly overtime rule after 40 hours in a workweek at 1.5x the regular rate for most covered non-exempt employees.

For South Dakota, overtime is generally the hours above 40 in one workweek.

Auto-calculated hours
Regular hours40.0
Overtime hours5.0
Time-and-a-half rate$17.78/hr

Earnings Breakdown

Regular Pay40.0 hrs × $11.85$474.00
Overtime Pay (1.5x)5.0 hrs × $17.78$88.88
Grand Total Gross Pay
$562.88
For a total of 45.0 worked hours in the workweek.

Calculation breakdown

Regular pay: 40 hrs × $11.85 = $474.00
Overtime rate: $11.85 × 1.5 = $17.78/hr
Overtime pay: 5 hrs × $17.78 = $88.88
Total gross pay: $474.00 + $88.88 + $0.00 = $562.88

South Dakota overtime quick facts

Minimum wage$11.85/hour
Weekly overtimeafter 40 hours/week at 1.5x
Daily overtimeNo
Double timeNo general rule
Tipped workers$5.93/hour
Salary employeesexemption depends on duties + salary basis + threshold
Last reviewedJune 22, 2026

Rule details

Does South Dakota require daily overtime, weekly overtime, or both?

South Dakota generally follows the federal weekly overtime rule for most covered nonexempt employees. Overtime is usually paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours worked in a workweek. South Dakota does not have a general daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees. Use the calculator above to estimate regular pay, overtime pay, and total gross pay.

Example calculation

South Dakota Weekly Overtime Example

A Sioux Falls healthcare worker earning $16.00/hour works 44 hours in a workweek. Overtime applies to the 4 hours over 40.
Assumed Regular Rate: $16.00/hour
Regular Hours: 40 hrs
Overtime Hours: 4 hrs
Step-by-step breakdown
1Calculate regular earnings: Regular pay: 40 × $16 = $640.
2Calculate overtime premium: Overtime pay: 4 × $24 = $96.
3Add regular and overtime pay together: Total pay: $640 + $96 = $736.00.
Estimated Total Earnings: $736.00

South Dakota overtime rules in 2026

South Dakota requires overtime pay at 1.5× for hours over 40 in a workweek. The state minimum wage is $11.85/hour and is indexed to inflation, adjusting annually on January 1. Tipped employees must receive at least 50% of the state minimum wage ($5.93/hour).

Weekly Overtime Rule1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek (South Dakota Codified Laws §60-4-1).
Minimum Wage$11.85/hour
Tipped Wage$5.93/hour
Local Wage CaveatSouth Dakota does not have local minimum wage ordinances. The state rate applies uniformly.
Salary Employee NoteSouth Dakota follows federal FLSA exemption standards. Salaried employees must earn at least $684/week and primarily perform exempt duties.

Pay situations specific to South Dakota

These are the South Dakota rules that change the overtime math. For the federal rules that apply everywhere — the duties test, what counts toward the regular rate, and how the 40-hour workweek is measured — see the FLSA overtime guide. For how these estimates are produced and reviewed, see the calculator methodology.

Salaried employees

South Dakota follows federal FLSA exemption standards. Salaried employees must earn at least $684/week and primarily perform exempt duties.

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Tipped employees

South Dakota requires a minimum cash wage of $5.93/hour (50% of state minimum wage) for tipped employees. Combined cash wages and tips must total at least $11.85/hour.

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Bonuses and commissions

South Dakota employers must include non-discretionary bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials — including seasonal bonuses in tourism and healthcare — when calculating the regular rate of pay for overtime.

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Federal vs South Dakota

South Dakota follows the federal 40-hour weekly standard, with no general state daily overtime rule for most private-sector employees.

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File a wage complaint in South Dakota

If your overtime, minimum wage, or final pay looks wrong, the official agency below can explain wage-claim options for South Dakota workers.

South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation — Wage and Hour Division

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FAQs

Answers to common questions about South Dakota overtime pay, tipped workers, salaried employees, bonuses, and wage claims.

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Rule last reviewed: June 22, 2026Page last updated: July 8, 2026

Disclaimer and review policy

Estimates only; not legal, tax, or payroll advice. Confirm final pay obligations with the official agency guidance or a qualified advisor.

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