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Police Supervisor Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$42.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,604/year ($5,884/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 39th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 20% below the national average. Of the 190 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $87,810 a year — though pay ranges from $71,650 for newcomers to $140,500 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $119,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $140,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 190 Police Supervisor jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Police Supervisor salary of $87,810 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 $70,604 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $87,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,488 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,717 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,604 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,884 |
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 Supervisor make in South Dakota?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in South Dakota is $87,810 per year ($42.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,370 and $119,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $87,810, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $70,604 per year ($5,884 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 190 Police Supervisor 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.