Average Police Officer Salary in South Dakota

Public Service · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in South Dakota earns $72,900 per year, which is below the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $35.05 per hour, $2,804 biweekly, or $6,075 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in South Dakota is 9% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$54,700	$26.30
Average (50th)	$72,900	$35.05
Experienced (75th)	$83,800	$40.31
Top Earners (90th)	$94,800	$45.58

Police Officer Salary by City in South Dakota

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Sioux Falls	$78,700	$6,558/mo
Rapid City	$74,400	$6,200/mo
Aberdeen	$71,400	$5,950/mo
Brookings	$69,300	$5,775/mo
Watertown	$67,800	$5,650/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No state income tax
State Minimum Wage	$11.20/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.91 (-9% vs national avg)

Top Employers in South Dakota

Major employers hiring Police Officers in South Dakota include Sanford Health, Avera Health, Citibank, Raven Industries, and Black Hills Corp. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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