How South Carolina taxes your paycheck
South Carolina has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 1.99% to 5.21% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $15,000 ($30,000 if married filing jointly).
H.4216 (2026): 1.99% under $30,000 and 5.21% above, with a new SC deduction of $15,000 / $30,000 / $22,500 that shrinks at higher incomes (we use the full amount).
South Carolina take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | South Carolina tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $11.48 | $999.48 | $25,986 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $19.13 | $1,300.87 | $33,823 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $32.98 | $1,596.07 | $41,498 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $53.02 | $1,885.05 | $49,011 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $73.06 | $2,160.60 | $56,176 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $83.08 | $2,285.86 | $59,432 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $93.10 | $2,411.12 | $62,689 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $113.13 | $2,661.68 | $69,204 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $133.17 | $2,912.21 | $75,717 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $173.25 | $3,413.29 | $88,746 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $233.37 | $4,143.21 | $107,723 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $333.56 | $5,394.40 | $140,254 |
South Carolina income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 1.99% | $0 – $30,000 | $0 – $30,000 |
| 5.21% | $30,000+ | $30,000+ |
Sources
- SCDOR, Information about H. 4216 (Apr 15, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly South Carolina tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
South Carolina paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in South Carolina is about $1,885.05 per paycheck, or $49,011 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $53.02 South Carolina income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the South Carolina income tax rate for 2026?
South Carolina income tax rates for 2026 range from 1.99% to 5.21%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in South Carolina?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in South Carolina comes to about $1,653.86 every two weeks, or $20.67 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.