South Dakota state government salary
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This page describes the compensation, salaries, and benefits that South Dakota's public employees receive from state and local government.
The Argus Leader in South Dakota is providing this Interactive State Salaries database. It is searchable and current as of June 2007. The Argus Leader's database is incomplete and missing many state employees besides being over two years old. A more current database is provided at http://open.sd.gov. South Dakota’s state employees will not be receiving any pay raises in FY2012, marking the third year they have not seen a salary increase.[1]
Elected officials' salary
| Office | '10 Salary | Current Official |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | $115,331 | Dennis Daugaard |
| Lieutenant Governor | $17,699 | Matthew Michels |
| Secretary of State | $78,363 | Jason Gant |
| Attorney General | $97,928 | Marty J. Jackley |
| Treasurer | $78,363 | Richard Sattgast |
The salary of South Dakota's governor ranks 33rd among U.S. governors' salaries. The average salary earned by U.S. governors is $128,735. The median salary earned by U.S. governors is $129,962. [3]
Legislators' salary
South Dakota state legislators receive a salary of $12,000 per two-year term.[4] Legislators receive a per diem of $110 per legislative day, a rate set by the legislature.[4]
Judicial salaries
| Position | '10 Salary | Current Justice |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Justice | $120,173 | David Gilbertson |
| Associate Justice | $118,173 | Glen A. Severson |
| Associate Justice | $118,173 | John Konenkamp |
| Associate Justice | $118,173 | Steven Zinter |
| Associate Justice | $118,173 | Lori Wilbur |
The salary of South Dakota's chief justice ranks 48th among U.S. chief justices' salaries. The average salary earned by U.S. chief justices is $155,230. The median salary earned by U.S. chief justices is $151,284.[citation needed]
State and local employees
According to 2008 Census data, the state of South Dakota and local governments in the state employed a total of 60,891 people.[6] Of those employees, 39,058 were full-time employees receiving a net pay of $124,922,636 per month and 21,833 were part-time employees paid $12,085,018 per month.[6] More than 53% of those employees, or 32,336 employees, were in education or higher education.[6]
Teacher Salaries
| Beginning Teacher Salary | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| $34,016 | $35,070 |
State employee benefits
After three years of a salary freeze and no raises,[8] South Dakota’s state employees will receive a 3 percent pay raises in FY2013, which begins on July 1, 2012.[9]
Paid time off
Holidays State employees receive the following 10 paid holidays:[10]
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Native Americans Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Vacation Leave State employees receive 3 weeks vacation leave per year.[11]
Sick Leave Employees earn 14 days of sick leave per year.[11]
Personal/Family Leave 1 week Personal/Family leave per year is available to each full-time state employee.[11]
Insurance
State employees are eligible for insurance if they work 20 hours or more per week in a permanent position.[12]
Medical State employees may select from three different health plans, with deductibles of either $300, $1,000 or $2,000.[13] The plans include prescription drug coverage.[14] All are offered to employees at no expense to them for individual coverage; employees pay only for coverage for their spouse and/or children.[15]
Dental Employees may choose between basic and enhanced dental insurance plans.[16] The basic plan costs employees $19.60 per month for individual coverage, and the enhanced program costs $31.50 per month for individual coverage.[16]
Life The State of South Dakota provides employees with basic life insurance coverage at no cost.[17] Employees may add supplemental insurance for themselves and their dependents.[17]
Other Employees may add short-term disability insurance.[18] Other options include major injury protection and hospital indemnity plan.[19]
Retirement
Employees working at least 20 hours per week and six months per year participate in the South Dakota Retirement System. The total contribution will equal 12 percent of the employee's salary, with 6 percent contributed by the employee and the other 6 percent contributed by the state.[20]
Other benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses[21] and dependent care expenses.[22]
- Longevity Pay[23]
- Reduced Tuition at State Universities[24]
See also
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References
- ↑ Capital Journal "Budget balanced but Capitol still buzzing" March 14, 2011
- ↑ The Council of States Governments The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11
- ↑ ‘‘The Council of State Governments,’’ “The Book of the States: 2008”
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 National Conference of State Legislators 2010 Legislator Compensation Data
- ↑ The National Center for State Courts, "Judicial Salary Resource Center"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 2008 South Dakota Public Employment U.S. Census Data
- ↑ [2011-01-01T00%3A00%3A00Z%20TO%202012-01-01T00%3A00%3A00Z
- ↑ Capital Journal "Budget balanced but Capitol still buzzing" March 14, 2011
- ↑ NECN.com "Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs $4 billion SD budget" March 16, 2012
- ↑ Office closure schedule
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Work Benefits
- ↑ Eligibility and Participation
- ↑ Health Comparison Charts
- ↑ Prescription Coverage
- ↑ Premium Rates
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Dental Insurance
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Life and ADD Insurance
- ↑ Short Term Disability
- ↑ Rates
- ↑ Information about Your SDRS Retirement Benefits
- ↑ Medical Expense Spending Accounts
- ↑ Dependent Care Spending Account
- ↑ Reduced Tuition
- ↑ Work Benefits
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