South Dakota Minimum Wage
S.D. Codified Laws 60-11-3
Regulatory Snapshot: South Dakota Minimum Wage
South Dakota Minimum Wage (S.D. Codified Laws 60-11-3) is an enacted law in South Dakota under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2014-11-04 and becomes effective on 2025-01-01. South Dakota currently reports 1 tracked regulations with 1 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 17/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch last verified this entry on 2026-03-18.
Nationally, 107 states have enacted employment & worker protection statutes and 0 additional bills remain pending — 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places South Dakota within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in S.D. Codified Laws 60-11-3 itself.
Applicability under South Dakota Minimum Wage: All South Dakota employers. Penalty exposure is documented as: Dept of Labor enforcement. Notable exemptions: Under-18 workers: $9.20/hr (youth rate)..
Summary
South Dakota minimum wage $11.50/hr (2025). Voter-approved CPI indexing annual adjustment.
Key Requirements
$11.50/hr (2025). Tipped: $5.75/hr (50% of min). Annual CPI adjustment each January.
Penalties
Dept of Labor enforcement.
Applicability
All South Dakota employers.
Exemptions
Under-18 workers: $9.20/hr (youth rate).
Official Source
https://dlr.sd.gov/employment_law/minimum_wage.aspxFrequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. South Dakota is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was South Dakota Minimum Wage enacted?
South Dakota Minimum Wage was enacted on 2014-11-04 and became effective on 2025-01-01. It was introduced as S.D. Codified Laws 60-11-3.
What are the penalties for violating South Dakota Minimum Wage?
Dept of Labor enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does South Dakota Minimum Wage apply to small businesses?
All South Dakota employers. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does South Dakota compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
South Dakota has a regulatory strictness score of 17/100, based on 1 enacted regulation out of 1 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of South Dakota Minimum Wage?
The official text of South Dakota Minimum Wage (S.D. Codified Laws 60-11-3) is available from the South Dakota legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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