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The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. In no case may the minimum wage be decreased. Non-tipped Employees The minimum wage for non-tipped employees in South Dakota is $9.30/hour (effective Jan. 1, 2020). Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped employees in South Dakota will be $9.45/hour. Tip Credit (Tipped Employees) The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees is no less than $4.65/hour (effective Jan. 1, 2020). Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be no less than $4.725/hour. The employer must make sure the employees receive no less than the current minimum wage and must keep a record of all tips received by employees. Annual Increase South Dakota's non-tipped minimum wage will be adjusted on an annual basis, increasing at the same rate as the cost of living as measured in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. The amount of the increase will be rounded up to the nearest 5 cents. The minimum wage cannot decrease. Exemptions • Seasonal amusement or recreation establishments, babysitters or outside salespersons. See SDCL 60-11-3 and 60-11-3.1. • Training wage. See SDCL 60-11-4.1. • Apprentices, person with a developmental disability. See SDCL 60-11-5. State Minimum Wage Posting There is no state statute requirement for the following state minimum wage posting; it is provided as a courtesy and for informational purposes only. 2021 Posting: (effective Jan. 1, 2021) 2021 State Minimum Wage Posting — English | Spanish