DOL base 1.2%; 1.75% incl. investment fee (secondary).
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in South Dakota?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $41,032 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, South Dakota unemployment $263 and typical workers' comp $423. That's $20.52 per hour worked.
What is the South Dakota SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1.75% on the first $15,000 of each employee's wages (includes state surcharges per a secondary source; base rate per DOL 1.2%). DOL base 1.2%; 1.75% incl. investment fee (secondary).
What is the South Dakota minimum wage in 2026?
$11.85 per hour.
How much is workers' comp in South Dakota?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts South Dakota's all-industry index rate at $1.13 per $100 of payroll (rank 22 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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