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South Carolina taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in South Carolina, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| South Carolina at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 1.99%–5.21% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,662 |
| Local income taxes | — |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,728 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 17th of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How South Carolina taxes wages
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | 1.99% |
| Over $30,000 | 5.21% |
- Standard deduction (single): $15,000, reduced as income rises
Rules that change the math in South Carolina
The standard deduction shrinks as you earn more. It starts at $15,000 and falls once income passes $40,000, reaching zero at about $95,000. A raise in that range is taxed a little more heavily than the bracket rate suggests.
Take-home pay in South Carolina by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,823 | $2,819 |
| $60,000 | $48,728 | $4,061 |
| $80,000 | $62,122 | $5,177 |
| $100,000 | $74,936 | $6,245 |
| $150,000 | $106,942 | $8,912 |
South Carolina and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1.99%–5.21% | $48,728 | $7.25 |
| Georgia | 4.99% | $48,145 | $7.25 |
| North Carolina | 3.99% | $48,505 | $7.25 |
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