Public-Sector Pay in South Dakota
9 roles at 3 employers · updated October 2026
What South Dakota's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How South Dakota public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 3 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 4 |
| $60k | 1 |
| $80k | 1 |
| $100k | 0 |
| $120k | 0 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Highest posted pay in South Dakota's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
Pennington County, SD6 roles · 44 postings · 1 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Minnehaha County, SD1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in South Dakota: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in South Dakota?
The highest posted ranges are Deputy State's Attorney at Pennington County, SD ($44/hr); Correctional Officers at Minnehaha County, SD ($27.57–$40.85/hr); Correctional Officer at Pennington County, SD ($28/hr); Highway Worker at Pennington County, SD ($27.76/hr); Addiction Counselor at Pennington County, SD ($24.73/hr).
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.