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South Carolina has a 0% bracket, a 3% bracket and a top rate of 6%, and follows the federal standard deduction. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in South Carolina after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables3%–6%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,862.00per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

South Carolina paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax3% – 6% (2 brackets)
Standard deduction$16,100 single · $32,200 married
Personal exemption$0 single · $0 married · $4,930 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#28 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in South Carolina?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
South Carolina income tax−$76.07−$1,978
Take-home pay$1,862.00$48,412

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in South Carolina takes home about $81,298 a year ($3,126.85 bi-weekly).

South Carolina take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICASouth Carolina taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$308$25,977$999.12
$40,000$2,620$3,060$778$33,542$1,290.08
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,378$40,977$1,576.04
$60,000$5,020$4,590$1,978$48,412$1,862.00
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,878$58,715$2,258.25
$100,000$13,170$7,650$4,378$74,802$2,877.00
$150,000$24,734$11,475$7,378$106,413$4,092.81
$200,000$36,734$14,339$10,378$138,549$5,328.81

South Carolina income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to South Carolina taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

South Carolina brackets, single
RateTaxable income
0%$0 – $3,640
3%$3,640 – $18,230
6%Over $18,230

Married filing jointly

South Carolina brackets, married
RateTaxable income
0%$0 – $3,640
3%$3,640 – $18,230
6%Over $18,230

How South Carolina compares

On a $75,000 salary, South Carolina ranks #28 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $58,715 a year, or 78.3% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual South Carolina tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your South Carolina withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does South Carolina have a state income tax?

Yes. South Carolina has state income tax rates from 3% to 6% for 2026. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?

A single filer earning $60,000 in South Carolina takes home about $48,412 a year, or $1,862.00 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,978 in South Carolina state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in South Carolina?

On a $60,000 salary, about 19.3% of gross pay goes to taxes in South Carolina: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (3.3%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is South Carolina a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, South Carolina ranks #28 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $58,715 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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