South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Work out net pay for a job in South Carolina: federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax are applied to a $75,000 example that you can edit.
What South Carolina Takes From Your Pay
There are 2 state tax brackets in South Carolina, running from 1.99% up to 5.21%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $30,000 for a single filer. About $15,000 is deducted for a single filer first.
State withholding changes go through Form SC W-4, which you give to your employer.
South Carolina replaced its three brackets with two rates in 2026: 1.99% on taxable income under $30,000 and 5.21% above (less a $966 adjustment), and it now starts from federal adjusted gross income with a state deduction of $15,000 for single filers.
Minimum Wage in South Carolina: Weekly and Yearly Take-Home
Under the Department of Labor's July 1, 2026 list, the minimum wage in South Carolina is $7.25 an hour. South Carolina has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies. Put in a 40-hour week and that is $290.00 before tax and roughly $267.78 after it (single filer, no deductions), which works out to $13,925 across a year. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $2 a year at this level.
Working full time at that floor pays $15,080 a year, about 32% of the $46,490 median wage in South Carolina.
Check the South Carolina labor department for the latest rate before relying on these numbers; the hourly paycheck calculator lets you try your own wage.
Typical South Carolina Salaries and Their Take-Home Pay
According to May 2025 BLS data, the typical (median) worker in South Carolina earns $46,490 a year, 9% below the US median of $50,980, while the mean is $59,280 over about 2,305,100 jobs.
Take-home for a single filer at each BLS pay level, after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs, paid every two weeks with no deductions:
| Where you sit | Yearly pay | Yearly net | Net per two weeks | Tax share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | $27,070 | $23,662 | $910.08 | 12.6% |
| Middle of the pack (median) | $46,490 | $38,860 | $1,494.62 | 16.4% |
| Average (mean) | $59,280 | $48,470 | $1,864.25 | 18.2% |
| 75th percentile | $70,340 | $56,397 | $2,169.11 | 19.8% |
Averages hide a lot: occupation, experience and employer all move your pay. Put your actual salary into the salary paycheck calculator.
South Carolina Pay Schedules
South Carolina leaves the pay schedule to the employer. This summary comes from the US Department of Labor and has exceptions by industry and job type, so check with the South Carolina labor department for your situation.
Any pay schedule works for a full-time salary of $46,500 a year (the BLS median wage there), single filer, no deductions:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (52 a year) | $894.23 | $747.45 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,788.46 | $1,494.91 |
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $1,937.50 | $1,619.48 |
| Monthly (12 a year) | $3,875.00 | $3,238.97 |
Want the full comparison? See pay frequency explained, then try the monthly calculator with your salary.
South Carolina Programs, Local Taxes and Deductions
State Payroll Programs
The calculator does not add any employee-paid state payroll programs for South Carolina.
Local Taxes
South Carolina has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
In South Carolina, contributions to a traditional 401(k), an HSA or health premiums typically reduce state taxable wages as well. More in paycheck deductions.
The South Carolina Rate Table
Single-filer South Carolina brackets, estimated, after a $15,000 deduction:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | 1.99% |
| $30,000 and up | 5.21% |
South Carolina Take-Home Pay by Salary
A $75,000 salary leaves a single filer in South Carolina with about $59,432 a year. That ranks 14 of 51 for take-home pay and is $552 above the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net per check (biweekly) | Net per year | Total tax rate | State tax + programs / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $999.48 | $25,986 | 13.4% | $298 |
| $45,000 | $1,451.56 | $37,740 | 16.1% | $597 |
| $60,000 | $1,885.06 | $49,012 | 18.3% | $1,378 |
| $75,000 | $2,285.87 | $59,432 | 20.8% | $2,160 |
| $100,000 | $2,912.21 | $75,718 | 24.3% | $3,462 |
| $150,000 | $4,143.21 | $107,724 | 28.2% | $6,068 |
Border Comparison for South Carolina
The same $75,000 paid to a single filer with no deductions, in South Carolina and the states beside it:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (this page) | $59,432 | $2,160 | +$0 |
| North Carolina | $59,109 | $2,484 | -$324 |
| Georgia | $58,598 | $2,994 | -$834 |
Differences are measured against South Carolina. Border commuters should note that the work state normally taxes wages and the home state may offer a credit.
Ways to Raise Your South Carolina Take-Home
- Where allowed, pre-tax money reduces South Carolina tax at your top bracket (as high as 5.21%) as well as federal tax.
- After a move, marriage or new child, refresh Form SC W-4 with your employer.
- Local taxes can apply on top: South Carolina has no local wage taxes.
- The federal side of pre-tax saving is covered in paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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South Carolina Paycheck Questions Answered
How does South Carolina tax wages?
Yes. South Carolina has graduated rates from 1.99% to 5.21%.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in South Carolina?
A single filer with no deductions takes home about $1,885.06 per biweekly paycheck, roughly $49,012 a year, after federal, FICA and South Carolina taxes.
What is the lowest hourly pay allowed in South Carolina?
As of July 1, 2026, South Carolina sets the floor at $7.25 an hour (US Department of Labor). South Carolina has no state minimum wage, so the federal $7.25 applies. At 40 hours a week that is about $267.78 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the typical wage in South Carolina?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $46,490 and a mean of $59,280 in South Carolina across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $38,860 a year.
What are the payday rules in South Carolina?
South Carolina leaves the pay schedule to the employer. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Is there a local wage tax in South Carolina?
South Carolina has no local wage taxes. Use the local income tax field in the calculator to include one.
Do I fill out a state W-4 in South Carolina?
South Carolina uses Form SC W-4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
If I live in another state but work in South Carolina, where do I pay tax?
The state where the work is done normally taxes the wages, while the state you live in may offer a credit. If you live in North Carolina and work in South Carolina, or the other way round, read both states' rules and ask payroll about reciprocity.
Does South Carolina let you keep more of your pay than other states?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, South Carolina ranks 14 of 51 (states and DC), with about $59,432 a year in take-home pay.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.