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Social Service Manager Salary in South Dakota (2026)
$41.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,943/year ($5,829/month) for a single filer
South Dakota ranks 11th of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 450 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in South Dakota, the typical worker earns $86,870 a year — though pay ranges from $65,660 for newcomers to $117,590 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 450 Social Service Manager jobs in South Dakota (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Dakota
A median Social Service Manager salary of $86,870 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 $69,943 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $86,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,281 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,646 |
| South Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,943 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,829 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Service Manager make in South Dakota?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in South Dakota is $86,870 per year ($41.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,200 and $104,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in South Dakota?
- On the median salary of $86,870, a single filer in South Dakota takes home about $69,943 per year ($5,829 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in South Dakota?
- BLS counts 450 Social Service Manager 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.