South Dakota (SD) – 2022

South Dakota Effective 1/1/2022 Federal Effective 7/24/2009

Minimum WageSouth DakotaFederal
Minimum Wage$9.95$7.25
Minimum Cash Wage (Tipped Employee)$4.98
Maximum Tip Credit$4.97
Youth Minimum Wage$9.95*
State Income TaxSouth DakotaFederal
Wage WithholdingNone
Supplemental Wage / Bonus RateNone
Unemployment InsuranceSouth DakotaFederal
Maximum 2022 Taxable Earnings (Unchanged from 2021)$15,000
Employee 2022 DeductionNone
Employer 2022 Tax Rates (Plus investment fee)0.0 – 9.35%
Standard 2022 New Employer Rate(Plus 0.55% investment fee)1.2% – 1st year; 1.0% – 2nd & 3rd years
Voluntary Contribution PermittedYes

Federal (FED) – 2022

Minimum WageFederal
Minimum Wage$7.25
FICA (MEDICARE)Federal
Medicare Rate1.45%
Additional Medicare Tax Withholding on Wages > $200,000 (No Employer Match)2.35%
Maximum Taxable EarningsNo Limit
FICA (SOCIAL SECURITY)Federal
Maximum Taxable Earnings (Increased from $142,800 in 2021)$147,000
Employee / Employer Tax Rate (Unchanged from 2019)6.20%
Health Savings AccountsFederal
Catch-up Contribution Limit (Employee / Employer) (Unchanged from 2021)$1,000
Pension PlansFederal
Catch-up Contribution Limit – 401(k) & 403(b) plans (age 50 or older) (Increase from 6,000 in 2019)$6,500
Contribution Limit – 401(k) & 403(b) plans (Increased from $19,500 in 2021)$20,500

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