South Dakota Overtime Calculator
South Dakota uses the federal 40-hour overtime rule. Its minimum wage is indexed to inflation and rises each January 1, unlike most of its neighbours.
South Dakota overtime calculator — enter your hours
Gross pay for the week
$980.00
46 hours worked across 6 days
Quick answer: South Dakota overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek. There is no daily overtime rule, so a long shift is straight time unless the weekly total passes the threshold. The 2026 minimum wage is $11.85/hour.
South Dakota overtime rules
South Dakota overtime for non-exempt employees follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act:
- 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime — a 12-hour shift is paid at your normal rate.
- No double-time requirement.
- Regular rate includes non-discretionary bonuses, commissions and shift differentials, not just base pay.
South Dakota uses the federal 40-hour overtime rule. Its minimum wage is indexed to inflation and rises each January 1, unlike most of its neighbours.
No South Dakota city sets a higher wage; the state rate applies statewide.
South Dakota minimum wage in 2026
$11.85/hour, indexed to inflation every January. Overtime is calculated on the regular rate, so a higher state or local minimum directly raises what every overtime hour is worth.
What an overtime week looks like in South Dakota
| Daily hours | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Weekly pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours worked | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 0 | — |
South Dakota has no daily threshold, so every cell is straight time until the weekly total passes 40 hours.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate | Week | Gross pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard week | $20.00/hr | 40 h | $800.00 |
| Six-day week | $20.00/hr | 46 h | $980.00 |
| Fifty-hour week | $20.00/hr | 50 h | $1,100.00 |
| Three 12-hour shifts | $20.00/hr | 36 h | $720.00 |
Who is entitled to overtime in South Dakota?
South Dakota uses the federal salary threshold of $684 a week ($35,568 a year) plus the duties test. Employees below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, are non-exempt and owed overtime for every hour above the threshold.
Misclassification is most commonly challenged in retail supervision, hospitality, home care and construction crews paid per job rather than per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Dakota have daily overtime?
No. South Dakota has no daily overtime rule, so hours are straight time until the weekly total passes 40. A 12-hour shift on its own does not trigger overtime.
Is overtime after 40 hours in South Dakota?
Yes. Non-exempt employees get 1.5× the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in South Dakota.
What is the minimum wage in South Dakota in 2026?
$11.85/hour, indexed to inflation every January. Overtime is calculated on your actual regular rate, which must be at least that figure.
How much is overtime on $20 an hour in South Dakota?
$30.00 per hour at time and a half. Eight overtime hours add $240 to the week, on top of regular pay.
Who is exempt from overtime in South Dakota?
Salaried employees earning at least $684 a week ($35,568 a year) who also pass the duties test are exempt in South Dakota. Below that salary, or without genuine executive, administrative or professional duties, overtime is owed.