Software Engineer Salary in South Dakota
Based on 240+ workers in South Dakota
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SD)
$105,370
$50.659/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
-1.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $149K
240 employed in South Dakota
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in South Dakota
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,900 |
| 25th percentile | $86,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,370 |
| 75th percentile | $126,650 |
| 90th percentile | $149,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in South Dakota vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,300 |
| 2023 | $90,980 |
| 2024 | $98,550 |
| 2025 | $105,370 |
| Year | South Dakota Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,300 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $90,980 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $98,550 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $105,370 | $106,671 |