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South Carolina 2026
South Carolina State Tax: Up to 6.4%
South Carolina Paycheck Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact South Carolina take-home pay. Progressive state income tax (up to 6.4%). Covers salary, hourly, overtime and all pay frequencies.
Up to 6.4%State Tax
7.65%FICA Total
$7.25Min Wage
2026Brackets
South Carolina Paycheck
South Carolina Salary Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your annual salary. South Carolina state tax (Up to 6.4%) plus federal tax and FICA calculated automatically.
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401k, health insurance, HSA
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Roth 401k, life insurance
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How Your Paycheck Breaks Down
Deductions Per Paycheck
Annual Summary
* Estimates based on 2026 federal tax brackets. South Carolina has no state income tax. Consult a tax professional for exact figures.
South Carolina Paycheck Facts 2026
State Income TaxProgressive state income tax (up to 6.4%)
What IS DeductedFederal income tax (10–37%), Social Security 6.2%, Medicare 1.45% — same as every other US state
Standard Deduction 2026Single: $15,000 | Married: $30,000 | Head of Household: $22,500
FICA Wage BaseSocial Security only applies to first $176,100 of annual wages (2026 est.)
Pre-Tax 401(k) Limit~$23,500/year employee contribution — reduces your federal taxable income
Minimum Wage$7.25/hour
⏳ Hourly Pay
South Carolina Hourly Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your hourly rate and hours. Overtime at 1.5× for all hours over 40/week under federal FLSA.
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South Carolina minimum wage: $7.25/hour — South Carolina follows federal FLSA overtime rules. 1.5× for all hours over 40 per workweek.
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* Based on 52-week year. Overtime at 1.5× for hours over 40/week.
⚡ Overtime
South Carolina Overtime Calculator 2026
Calculate exactly how much overtime pay you will receive after all federal taxes.
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South Carolina follows federal FLSA: Non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5× their regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek. South Carolina has no daily overtime rule.
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Overtime Scenarios — This Week
* South Carolina FLSA — 1.5× for all hours over 40/week. No daily overtime rule. Taxes annualised.
📊 South Carolina vs Other States
South Carolina Take-Home Pay vs Other States
See exactly how South Carolina compares to other states at the same salary.
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South Carolina Annual Take-Home
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* State tax estimates simplified for comparison purposes.
📋 2026 Federal Tax Brackets
Federal Income Tax Brackets 2026 — South Carolina
South Carolina state tax (Up to 6.4%) applies on top of federal tax. Federal 2026 brackets shown below.
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TX State Tax
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* 2026 brackets estimated with inflation adjustment. Standard deduction applied before calculation.
South Carolina Paycheck FAQ 2026
Answers to the most searched South Carolina paycheck and salary questions