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Take-home pay in South Carolina for 2026: state income tax, federal income tax from the 2026 IRS tables, Social Security and Medicare, for salary or hourly pay.
Taxes on a South Carolina paycheck
South Carolina cut its 2026 tax rates (1.99% and 5.21%), but the official 2026 withholding formula still uses 0%, 3% and 6%, so employers withhold more than the new rates imply. Your paycheck also has federal income tax, withheld with the 2026 IRS tables and your Form W-4, plus Social Security and Medicare.
How South Carolina withholding is figured
- Your employer annualizes your wages, subtracts $5,000 for each allowance on the SC W-4 and, if you claim at least one allowance, a standard deduction of 10% of wages up to $7,500.
- Withholding is 0% on the first $3,640, 3% up to $18,230 and 6% above, divided by your number of paychecks (WH-1603F, 2026).
- H.4216 (signed March 30, 2026) set 2026 tax rates of 1.99% on income under $30,000 and 5.21% minus $966 above. The withholding formula has not been reissued, so many workers will get the difference back as a refund.
Take-home pay in South Carolina by salary
Paid every two weeks, 2026 W-4 with no adjustments, no pre-tax deductions:
| Salary | Gross per paycheck | Take-home, single | Take-home, married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,153.85 | $995.55 | $1,055.93 |
| $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $1,285.23 | $1,367.54 |
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | $1,573.50 | $1,663.50 |
| $60,000 | $2,307.69 | $1,861.77 | $1,957.16 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | $2,261.48 | $2,389.56 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | $2,880.23 | $3,104.47 |
| $125,000 | $4,807.69 | $3,496.52 | $3,819.37 |
| $150,000 | $5,769.23 | $4,096.04 | $4,468.89 |
| $200,000 | $7,692.31 | $5,332.04 | $5,743.35 |
Married filing jointly assumes one earner (W-4 Step 2 box not checked). The tables use SC W-4 allowances that follow from your W-4 answers (no children under 6).
Hourly pay after taxes in South Carolina
40 hours a week, paid weekly, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Gross per week | Take-home per week | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $600.00 | $515.69 | $26,816 |
| $20.00 | $800.00 | $665.68 | $34,615 |
| $25.00 | $1,000.00 | $815.58 | $42,410 |
| $30.00 | $1,200.00 | $965.48 | $50,205 |
Working overtime? Choose "Hourly" in the calculator and add your overtime hours: the 2026 W-4 lets you count the extra half of time-and-a-half as a deduction, which lowers federal withholding.
Sources
- South Carolina WH-1603F, 2026 withholding formula (Rev. 11/4/25)
- SC W-4 (2026)
- SCDOR, Individual Income Tax (H.4216 rates)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide
South Carolina rules checked against these sources on 2026-10-10. See the paycheck calculator for all states, or compare living costs with the cost of living calculator. Estimates of withholding for a regular paycheck, not tax advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Carolina have a state income tax?
South Carolina cut its 2026 tax rates (1.99% and 5.21%), but the official 2026 withholding formula still uses 0%, 3% and 6%, so employers withhold more than the new rates imply.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?
About $1,861.77 every two weeks, or $48,406 a year, for a single filer with a standard 2026 W-4 and no other deductions. That is $2,307.69 gross minus $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare, plus $76.30 South Carolina income tax.
What taxes come out of a paycheck in South Carolina?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 of wages) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000), South Carolina income tax.
