State minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2026

The minimum wage for nontipped employees in South Dakota will increase from $11.50 per hour to $11.85 per hour on Jan. 1, according to the state Department of Labor and Regulation.The minimum wage in the state is adjusted annually based on increases in the cost of living, as measured by the consumer price index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. South Dakota implements the annual...

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