South Carolina Salary Paycheck Calculator
South Carolina Salary Tax Calculator applies the 2026 graduated scale from 3% to 6% across 2 brackets. It also applies federal income tax and FICA. Calculate your salary after tax in South Carolina and read take home pay yearly, monthly and weekly.
How South Carolina state income tax works
South Carolina applies a graduated scale from 3% to 6% for 2026. Each rate covers only the income inside its own bracket. The top rate of 6% starts at $18,230 of taxable income.
A single filer in South Carolina receives a standard deduction of $8,350. The calculator subtracts it before the state rate applies.
What this calculator includes for South Carolina
The calculation covers federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and South Carolina state income tax. Social Security applies at 6.2% up to the annual wage base. Medicare applies at 1.45% with no ceiling and adds 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
State brackets shown are the single-filer schedule. Most states widen their brackets for married couples filing jointly. A joint return produces a lower state bill than the figure here.
South Carolina paycheck calculator FAQs
What is the income tax rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina rates run from 3% to 6% across 2 brackets for 2026. Each rate applies only to the income inside its bracket.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in South Carolina?
Enter a salary above for the exact figure. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2%, Medicare at 1.45% and South Carolina state income tax.
Does this calculator include city or county tax in South Carolina?
No. Only federal and state income tax are applied. Any local income tax a city or county levies falls outside the calculation.
Paycheck calculators by state
The same paycheck calculator. Each state has its own income tax schedule.