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Housekeeper Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$14.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,245/year ($2,187/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,540 Housekeeper jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Housekeeper salary of $29,950 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 $26,245 — an effective tax rate of 12.4%.
| Gross (median) | $29,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,291 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,245 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,187 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Dakota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in South Dakota?
- The median Housekeeper salary in South Dakota is $29,950 per year ($14.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,640 and $34,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $29,950, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $26,245 per year ($2,187 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.4%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 3,540 Housekeeper 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.