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Police Officer Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$29.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,985/year ($4,249/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,000 Police Officer jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Police Officer salary of $60,740 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 $50,985 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $60,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,109 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,647 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,985 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,249 |
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 Police Officer make in South Dakota?
- The median Police Officer salary in South Dakota is $60,740 per year ($29.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,330 and $72,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $60,740, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $50,985 per year ($4,249 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 2,000 Police Officer 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.