How much does a HR Manager make in South Dakota?

The average HR Manager salary in South Dakota is around $136,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and South Dakota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $104,222 annually ($8,685/month).

What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in South Dakota?

On a $136,000 salary in South Dakota, your take-home pay is approximately $104,222/year or $8,685/month. Federal tax: $21,374. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $136,000 a good HR Manager salary?

$136,000 is a strong salary for a HR Manager — above the national median. In South Dakota, demand for this role is active.

How do South Dakota taxes affect HR Manager salaries?

South Dakota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $136,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.4%.

What are the career growth prospects for HR Managers?

5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: HR Director, Talent Acquisition Manager, People Operations Manager, CHRO.

How can a HR Manager in South Dakota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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HR Manager Salary in South Dakota (2026)

The average HR Manager in South Dakota earns around $136,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $104,222/year ($8,685/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$104,222
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,685
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,009
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$50/hr
Federal Tax	$21,374
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$10,404
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.37%

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HR Manager Salary Ranges in South Dakota

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$96,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$136,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$200,000

/year

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Not all HR Managers earn the same — not even close

South Dakota's HR manager market is anchored by Sanford Health Sioux Falls (~50K multi-state + ~46 hospitals across SD + ND + MN + IA + the substantial post-2014 Sanford-Fairview blocked merger HR), Avera Health Catholic ~20K, the substantial Sioux Falls credit card hub HR (Citibank South Dakota ~3K + Wells Fargo Sioux Falls + First Premier + Capital One + Synchrony), Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls (substantial pork processing + the substantial post-2020 Smithfield-Sioux Falls COVID-19 outbreak labor history), Daktronics Brookings + Raven Industries Sioux Falls + POET Sioux Falls, Ellsworth AFB Rapid City federal civilian HR, SD RTW since 1946 + the substantial SD non-union private sector, plus USD Beacom + SDSU + Augustana HR pipelines.

CHRO / VP HR (Major SD Enterprise)

$195,000–$385,000+ TC

CHRO at Sanford + Avera + Citi + Wells Fargo + Daktronics

Senior HR Manager (Sanford Health)

$98,000–$152,000+ bonus

Sanford Health · multi-state ~50K + the substantial Sanford-Fairview blocked merger HR

Senior HR Manager (Avera Health)

$88,000–$138,000+ bonus

Avera Health Catholic · multi-state ~20K + the substantial Avera Catholic system HR

Senior HR Manager (Citi / Wells Fargo SD)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Citi South Dakota + Wells Fargo Sioux Falls · credit card hub HR

Senior HR Manager (Smithfield Sioux Falls)

$88,000–$135,000+ bonus

Smithfield pork processing · the substantial post-2020 COVID-19 outbreak labor history

Senior HR Manager (Daktronics / Raven / POET)

$82,000–$128,000+ bonus

Daktronics + Raven + POET · the substantial SD private company HR

Senior HR Manager (Ellsworth AFB Federal Civilian)

$88,000–$135,000

Ellsworth AFB · GS-13/14 federal civilian + cleared premium HR

Senior HR Business Partner

$78,000–$125,000+ TC

HRBP at SD major employers · embedded business unit HR

Mid-Level HR Manager (3-6 yrs)

$58,000–$88,000

Functional HR manager at SD major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior HR Manager (0-3 yrs)

$42,000–$60,000

USD + SDSU + Augustana + Black Hills State HR pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls + post-2020 COVID-19 outbreak labor history is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state meatpacking labor anchor and a feature most national HR surveys understate for SD. Smithfield Foods Sioux Falls (substantial Smithfield pork processing + ~3.7K Sioux Falls employees + the substantial post-2020 Smithfield Sioux Falls COVID-19 outbreak as one of the country's largest US workplace COVID outbreak events of 2020 affecting ~1.1K+ Smithfield employees + the substantial post-2020 Smithfield Sioux Falls plant closure + reopening + the substantial post-2020 Smithfield UFCW Local 304A bargaining + the substantial post-2020 OSHA investigation + the substantial Smithfield Sioux Falls labor + safety reform) supports distinctive SD meatpacking HR. Sanford Health (largest SD-HQ multi-state ~50K + the substantial post-2014 Sanford-Fairview proposed $11B merger blocked by MN AG + the substantial Sanford HR integration across SD + ND + MN + IA + the substantial Sanford Children's Hospital + Sanford USD Medical Center) + Avera Catholic + Citi + Wells Fargo + First Premier credit card hub + Daktronics + Raven + POET + Ellsworth AFB federal civilian. SD RTW since 1946 (one of country's earliest US RTW states) shapes private-sector HR. SD 0% state income tax + SD property tax ~1.17% + no state estate tax anchor the SD HR proposition.

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