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Cashier Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$14.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,108/year ($2,176/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,860 Cashier jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Cashier salary of $29,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in South Dakota), a single filer keeps about $26,108 — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
| Gross (median) | $29,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,394 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,278 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,108 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in South Dakota?
- The median Cashier salary in South Dakota is $29,780 per year ($14.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,190 and $34,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $29,780, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $26,108 per year ($2,176 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.3%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 12,860 Cashier jobs in South Dakota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Dakota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Dakota.