Tax year 2026 · South Carolina
South Carolina take-home pay
South Carolina charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 3% to 6% depending on how much you earn.
On $75,000 a single filer pays $3,343 in South Carolina state income tax (4.5% of pay). Across the 50 states and DC, 38 take less and 12 take more.
Example take-home pay in South Carolina
| Pay before tax | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | South Carolina tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $643 | $25,642 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,843 | $40,512 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,343 | $58,250 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,843 | $74,337 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,843 | $105,948 |
Single filer, 2026, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions. A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 keeps about $80,368 a year in South Carolina, with $4,342 state tax.
South Carolina state income tax rates for 2026
| Single filers: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $3,640 | 0% |
| $3,640 to $18,230 | 3% |
| over $18,230 | 6% |
Married couples filing jointly use the same brackets.
South Carolina gives you a standard deduction of $8,350 (couples $16,700). The brackets above apply to income left after that.
What is not counted
- Local income taxes are not counted. Check whether your city or county charges one.
- Tax credits such as the child tax credit, itemised deductions, and changes you made on your W-4.
Questions people ask
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in South Carolina?
A single filer with no other deductions keeps about $58,250 a year ($4,854 a month) in South Carolina: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $3,343 state income tax.
Does South Carolina have a state income tax?
Yes. South Carolina charges graduated state income tax, with rates from 3% to 6% depending on how much you earn.
What if I put money in a 401(k)?
Money you put into a traditional 401(k) is left out of your income for federal and state income tax, so your tax bill falls. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on it. Type your percentage into the calculator to see the difference.
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Rates: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments; Social Security wage base; state figures from the Tax Foundation. Back to the US calculator.