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Chief Executive (CEO) Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$135.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $203,211/year ($16,934/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 9th of 47 states for Chief Executive (CEO) pay, with a median about 24% above the national average. Of the 510 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $280,900 a year — though pay ranges from $175,590 for newcomers to $546,760 at the top.
Chief Executive (CEO) pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $175,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $211,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $280,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $428,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $546,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 510 Chief Executive (CEO) jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 11-1011, “Chief Executives”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Chief Executive (CEO) salary of $280,900 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 $203,211 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $280,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$61,449 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$16,240 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $203,211 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $16,934 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chief Executive (CEO) make in South Dakota?
- The median Chief Executive (CEO) salary in South Dakota is $280,900 per year ($135.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $211,870 and $428,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chief Executive (CEO) in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $280,900, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $203,211 per year ($16,934 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Chief Executive (CEO) jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 510 Chief Executive (CEO) 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.