South Dakota has no state income tax. Use the tax refund estimator with South Dakota tax rates to see your exact after-tax numbers.
Open Tax Refund Estimator →Estimating your tax refund in South Dakota is simpler than in most states because you only have a federal return to consider. There is no state refund or state balance due to worry about. Your refund is the difference between what was withheld from your paychecks all year and your actual federal liability. Common reasons for a large refund include over-withholding on your W-4 or qualifying for credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit. This estimator calculates your expected federal refund based on South Dakota take-home figures.
South Dakota is one of nine states with no personal income tax. Residents keep every dollar of earnings from state-level taxation, though the state generates revenue through other means such as sales taxes, property taxes, and in some cases severance taxes on natural resources. The zero-income-tax policy makes South Dakota particularly attractive for high earners, remote workers, and retirees seeking to maximize their after-tax income.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in South Dakota, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and zero state income tax.
See how South Dakota compares to other Midwest states. Each link takes you to the tax refund estimator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of South Dakota’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full South Dakota take-home pay page.