The commissioner shall recommend pay grades for each classification based on the level of responsibilities and skill required of the position, including know-how, problem-solving, accountability, working conditions, the state's ability to pay, economic conditions, comparable salary ranges for similar positions in other governmental jurisdictions and private business, and other pertinent data. The pay grades recommended by the commissioner, if approved by the commission, shall be filed in the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration.

Source: 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012; 44 SDR 99, effective December 11, 2017 ; 52 SDR 46, effective October 27, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 3-6D-11 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-6D-11 .

Prior versions effective: 2017-12-11, 2012-12-03.