Take-home pay in South Carolina by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and South Carolina's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | South Carolina tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $498 | $33,823 | $1,300.87 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,662 | $48,728 | $1,874.14 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,988 | $62,122 | $2,389.29 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,244 | $74,936 | $2,882.15 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,849 | $106,942 | $4,113.15 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 25.1% of gross pay in South Carolina; on $40,000 they are 15.4%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
South Carolina income tax in 2026
South Carolina has 2 brackets from 1.99% to 5.21%, and the top rate starts at $30,000 of taxable income for a single filer. South Carolina replaced its brackets for 2026 with two rates, 1.99% up to $30,000 and 5.21% above it, under H.4216 (Act 110), signed in March 2026.
The same act created the South Carolina Income Adjusted Deduction of $15,000 single and $30,000 joint, which shrinks at higher incomes and is gone at $95,000 ($190,000 joint).
The Tax Foundation's January survey still showed the old 6% top rate.
South Carolina tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint |
|---|---|---|
| 1.99% | $0 to $30,000 | $0 to $30,000 |
| 5.21% | Over $30,000 | Over $30,000 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below. Head of household filers use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | $15,000 single, $30,000 joint, $22,500 head of household; shrinks above $40,000 of income ($80,000 joint) |
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Nearby and similar states
Neighboring states: North Carolina (3.99% flat), Georgia (4.99% flat).
Other states with tax brackets: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kansas. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Got a raise? The raise calculator shows the difference per paycheck, and the 401(k) calculator shows what the pre-tax contribution grows into.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- South Carolina H.4216 (Act 110 of 2026): 2026 rates and the income adjusted deduction
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- South Carolina revenue department: official forms and withholding
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in South Carolina?
About $48,728 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,874.14 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $1,662 of South Carolina income tax. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the South Carolina tax brackets for 2026?
2 brackets from 1.99% to 5.21%. The top rate starts at $30,000 of taxable income for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. Standard deduction: $15,000 single, $30,000 joint, $22,500 head of household; shrinks above $40,000 of income ($80,000 joint).
Does South Carolina have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. South Carolina is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in South Carolina?
About $74,936 a year, $2,882.15 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 25.1% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, $4,244 of South Carolina income tax.
How much South Carolina income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $2,988 a year for a single filer, $114.94 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $62,122 a year.