South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your South Carolina take-home pay after federal, FICA, and state taxes. Enter your salary to see your net pay per paycheck.
2026 tax yearIncludes South Carolina taxFederal + FICA
How South Carolina paycheck taxes work
South Carolina uses graduated state income tax brackets, charged in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
Note: H.4216 (signed March 2026) replaced the prior structure for 2026: 1.99% under $30k, 5.21% above.
Everyone also pays federal income tax (progressive brackets from 10% to 37%) and FICA: 6.2% Social Security (on wages up to $184,500) and 1.45% Medicare.
South Carolina take-home pay by salary
| Gross salary | Take-home (yr) | Eff. rate | Take-home (mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,823 | 15.4% | $2,819 |
| $50,000 | $41,498 | 17% | $3,458 |
| $60,000 | $49,012 | 18.3% | $4,084 |
| $75,000 | $59,433 | 20.8% | $4,953 |
| $100,000 | $75,718 | 24.3% | $6,310 |
| $150,000 | $107,724 | 28.2% | $8,977 |
Single filer, no 401(k), 2026 tax year. Federal + FICA + South Carolina state tax.