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Lawyer Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$49.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,615/year ($6,718/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $234,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,360 Lawyer jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Lawyer salary of $102,040 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 $80,615 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $102,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,619 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,806 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,615 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,718 |
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 Lawyer make in South Dakota?
- The median Lawyer salary in South Dakota is $102,040 per year ($49.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,640 and $141,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $102,040, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $80,615 per year ($6,718 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 1,360 Lawyer 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.