Paycheck taxes in South Carolina
South Carolina has a progressive state income tax with rates from about 1.99% to 5.21% depending on income, on top of federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
Use the calculator above to see your South Carolina take-home pay for any salary or hourly wage. It applies 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction, Social Security (6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base), and Medicare (1.45%), plus South Carolina state income tax.
2026 South Carolina tax brackets (single filer)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|
| Up to $30,000 | 1.99% |
| Over $30,000 | 5.21% |
South Carolina applies the same thresholds to married filing jointly. South Carolina's Income Adjusted Deduction ($15,000 single, phasing out between $40,000 and $95,000 of income) is applied first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate take-home pay in South Carolina?
Enter your salary or hourly wage above with South Carolina selected. The calculator subtracts 2026 federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and South Carolina state income tax to show your per-paycheck and annual take-home pay.
What is the South Carolina state income tax rate?
South Carolina uses progressive brackets ranging from roughly 1.99% to 5.21%. The calculator applies the bracket schedule along with 2026 federal brackets, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).
Is this South Carolina paycheck calculator accurate?
It provides close estimates using 2026 federal brackets and current South Carolina tax rules, but excludes local taxes, most state-specific credits, and your W-4 details. It is not tax advice. Confirm important figures with a tax professional.
Sources: 2026 federal figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the Social Security Administration; South Carolina rates from the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Full methodology and figures on the guide.
Estimates only. Not tax, legal, or financial advice. See About for the full disclaimer, or the all-states paycheck calculator.