South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
↻ Updated 2026 tax yearSee your real take-home pay in South Carolina for 2026 — after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA) and South Carolina state income tax.
How South Carolina taxes your paycheck
South Carolina taxes wages on a graduated schedule with a generous 0% bottom band: no tax up to $3,640, then 3% up to $18,230, and 6% on income above that, calculated after an $8,350 standard deduction. The calculator above applies this single-filer schedule to estimate your South Carolina withholding.
The 0% starting band and the jump straight to 6% give South Carolina a compressed structure — lower earners can owe very little, while most full-time workers reach the 6% top rate, though only on the dollars above $18,230.
Where South Carolina sits
South Carolina's 6% top rate is moderate for a graduated-tax state, softened by the 0% band and standard deduction at the bottom. No South Carolina city or county taxes wages, so the state schedule plus federal income tax and FICA is the full picture for your paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Carolina income tax rate for 2026?
South Carolina's 2026 schedule is 0% up to $3,640, 3% up to $18,230, and 6% above, after an $8,350 standard deduction. Enter your salary above to see your estimated South Carolina tax.
Does South Carolina have local income taxes?
No. South Carolina cities and counties do not levy income taxes on wages, so your only income-based deductions are federal income tax, FICA, and South Carolina state income tax.
- ·IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 — 2026 inflation adjustments — Tax year 2026 brackets & standard deduction
- ·IRS Topic 751 — Social Security & Medicare withholding rates
- ·Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets — State wage-tax estimate; excludes local income taxes
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