South Dakota benefit reference

South Dakota Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026

Compare current weekly rates, TTD/TPD formulas, waiting days, medical choice, notice and dispute references.

Rates checked: September 1, 2026 · South Dakota DLR

Current benefit reference

Benefit or item	General formula or current rule
TTD	66⅔% of AWW; $576 minimum and $1,152 maximum for injuries beginning July 1, 2026
TPD base formula	50% of pre-injury earnings minus later earnings or earning capacity
TPD without bona fide suitable offer	Rate provided for TTD
TPD total floor	Earnings plus compensation generally may not be less than the TTD amount unless suitable employment is refused
Medical care	Necessary first aid, medical, surgical, hospital and rehabilitation services
Medical travel mileage	$0.70 per mile from October 1, 2025

Use the South Dakota calculator for a tested injury-date estimate.

The Department recalculates the state average weekly wage for the fiscal year beginning each July 1.

Item	General rule
Coverage	Not universally mandatory; verify the employer and carrier
Employee notice	Written notice within three business days, subject to statutory exceptions
Employer report	Generally within seven days, excluding Sundays and holidays
Temporary-disability threshold	Seven consecutive days; once met, computed from injury date
Initial practitioner	Employee generally chooses and notifies employer
Hearing after written denial	Generally within two years

Reviewed: September 1, 2026.