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From 2026 South Carolina taxes wages at two rates, 1.99% and 5.21%, after an income-adjusted deduction. There is no employee-paid statewide disability payroll tax like California SDI. Typical withholding includes federal income tax, South Carolina state tax, Social Security, and Medicare — use this tool to approximate biweekly or monthly take-home pay for planning.
South Carolina: 2026 rates 1.99% (up to $30,000) and 5.21% after the SC Income Adjusted Deduction ($15,000 single / $30,000 married filing jointly, phased out at higher incomes). Rates: SCDOR (Act 110). Your W-4 and pre-tax deductions change actual withholding.
Bi-weekly take-home
$2,015.90
Annual net: $52,413
Where your pay goes
Effective rate
19.4%
Federal marginal
12.0%
State tax uses 2026 South Carolina brackets, standard deduction and credits for your filing status (state marginal rate 6.63%). City/county income taxes and state disability or leave payroll deductions are not included.
| Deduction | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Progressive brackets |
| South Carolina State Tax | 1.99% / 5.21% | 5.21% above $30,000 taxable |
| Social Security | 6.2% | Up to $184,500 wage base |
| Medicare | 1.45% | Uncapped |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | On income over $200,000 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions; rounded figures. Your W-4 and benefits change results.
| Gross salary | Federal tax | SC state tax | FICA | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | ~$3,820 | ~$1,000 | ~$3,825 | ~$41,355 | ~17.3% |
| $82,000 | ~$9,210 | ~$3,121 | ~$6,273 | ~$63,396 | ~22.7% |
| $100,000 | ~$13,170 | ~$4,244 | ~$7,650 | ~$74,936 | ~25.1% |
| $150,000 | ~$24,734 | ~$6,849 | ~$11,475 | ~$106,942 | ~28.7% |
South Carolina residents often compare offers with North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. Tennessee does not tax broad wage income at the state level; Florida and Texas have no state income tax on wages — at the same gross, net pay is usually higher there than in South Carolina. Use the all-states paycheck calculator to line up scenarios.
From 2026 (Act 110) South Carolina taxes income at 1.99% up to $30,000 of taxable income and 5.21% above, after the SC Income Adjusted Deduction ($15,000 single / $30,000 married filing jointly, phased out between $40,000–$95,000 single and $80,000–$190,000 joint). Withholding on your paystub depends on your filing status, allowances or W-4 elections, and taxable wages after pre-tax deductions.
The model stacks federal income tax (simplified withholding), South Carolina state tax using the 2026 rates and SC Income Adjusted Deduction for your filing status, Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), and Medicare (1.45%, plus additional Medicare above IRS thresholds).
Your Form W-4, pre-tax 401(k) or health contributions, bonuses, and employer payroll settings change withholding. This page is illustrative only.
Run the same gross salary on the North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida paycheck pages — Florida has no state income tax on wages, which often increases net pay versus South Carolina at the same gross.
Educational estimates only. Not IRS or payroll advice.