South Carolina Paycheck Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay in South Carolina after federal tax, South Carolina state income tax, and FICA for 2026. Real-time updates as you type.

Gross annual salaryStateFiling statusPay frequencyPre-tax deductions (401k, HSA, etc.) — annual

Take-home pay per paycheck

$2,240

$58,250 per year

Item	Per paycheck	Annual
Gross	$2,885	$75,000
Federal income tax	-$295	-$7,670
South Carolina state tax	-$129	-$3,343
FICA (SS + Medicare)	-$221	-$5,738
Net take-home	$2,240	$58,250

Effective tax rate: 22.3% · Marginal federal rate: 22.0%

Example: $75,000 salary in South Carolina

A single filer earning $75,000 per year paid biweekly in South Carolina would take home approximately $2,240 per paycheck ($58,250 annually) after all taxes. Effective tax rate: 22.3%.

South Carolina 2026 Tax Brackets (Single Filer)

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $3,640	0.00%
$3,640 – $18,230	3.00%
$18,230 and up	6.00%

Notes about paychecks in South Carolina

South Carolina collapsed to 3 brackets (0%, 3%, 6%) in 2024, down from a former top rate of 7%.
The first $3,640 of taxable income is not taxed.
South Carolina uses the same brackets for single and MFJ filers (brackets are NOT doubled for married couples).
South Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits and offers a retirement income deduction up to $10,000 per retiree.
No local income taxes in South Carolina.

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Official resource: For authoritative South Carolina tax information, visit https://dor.sc.gov/ .

Disclaimer: Estimates only. Actual withholding depends on W-4 elections, pre-tax benefits, city/local taxes, and specific deductions. Consult a tax professional for financial decisions.