South Carolina paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 3% to 6% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | Uses the federal amount ($16,100 single) |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $4,930 per dependent |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | None |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- 0% to $3,640, 3% to $18,230, 6% above.
- Starts from federal taxable income (federal standard deduction applies).
- $4,930 deduction per dependent.
- No local income taxes.
South Carolina salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common South Carolina salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $308 | $25,977 | $999.12 |
| $40,000 | $778 | $33,542 | $1,290.08 |
| $50,000 | $1,378 | $40,977 | $1,576.04 |
| $60,000 | $1,978 | $48,412 | $1,862.00 |
| $75,000 | $2,878 | $58,715 | $2,258.25 |
| $100,000 | $4,378 | $74,802 | $2,877.00 |
| $125,000 | $5,878 | $90,826 | $3,493.29 |
| $150,000 | $7,378 | $106,413 | $4,092.81 |
South Carolina hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in South Carolina. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $517.41 | $26,905 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $608.44 | $31,639 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $667.92 | $34,732 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $816.62 | $42,464 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $965.32 | $50,197 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,230.60 | $63,991 |
South Carolina vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in South Carolina and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $2,484 | $59,109 | $2,273.41 |
| South Carolina | $2,878 | $58,715 | $2,258.25 |
| Georgia | $2,994 | $58,599 | $2,253.79 |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Carolina’s top income tax rate in 2026?
6% on taxable income above $18,230.
Does South Carolina have city income tax?
No.
What is the South Carolina income tax rate in 2026?
South Carolina has graduated rates from 3% to 6%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?
A single filer earning $50,000 in South Carolina takes home about $40,977 a year, or $1,576.04 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,378 in South Carolina taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in South Carolina?
About $74,802 a year ($2,877.00 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 25.2%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in South Carolina?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $816.62 a week, or $42,464 a year.
How often are the South Carolina rates updated?
We verify federal and South Carolina rates every January and whenever South Carolina changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- SC Department of Revenue
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.