Aberdeen Minimum Wage 2026 (SD)
Last updated: · Part of South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD · Minimum Wage 2026
$11.85/hr
Follows the South Dakota state rate
Follows state rate
Aberdeen Minimum Wage vs. South Dakota
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | $11.85/hr | — |
| South Dakota (state rate) | $11.85/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Aberdeen Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Aberdeen does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Aberdeen must pay at least the South Dakota state minimum wage of $11.85/hr. Follows the South Dakota state rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Aberdeen is $11.85 per hour, the same as the South Dakota state minimum wage, since Aberdeen does not set its own local rate.
No. Aberdeen follows the South Dakota state minimum wage of $11.85/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Aberdeen follows the same $11.85/hr rate as the rest of South Dakota. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Aberdeen.