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South Carolina Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

South Carolina applies a progressive state income tax with rates topping at 6.4% on the highest incomes. The bracket schedule has been adjusted in recent years to reduce rates and combine brackets, and additional rate cuts remain on the legislative agenda. South Carolina has no State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll, and no South Carolina city levies a separate local income tax on wages. The state collects substantial revenue from sales tax in addition to income tax, but sales tax does not affect paycheck withholding. This calculator estimates 2026 South Carolina take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and the state's progressive income tax. It supports pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions, single and married filing jointly, and standard or itemized deductions.

vs. baseline ($85,000 single filer)

A $85,000 salary in South Carolina takes home approximately $4,700 less than the same salary in a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida.

South Carolina state tax breakdown

Single-filer state income tax brackets used by the calculator for 2026.

Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $3,4600%
$3,460 - $17,3303%
$17,330+6.40%

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South Carolina paycheck FAQ

Has South Carolina been reducing income tax rates?
Yes. South Carolina has trimmed and consolidated its bracket schedule in recent years, lowering the top rate and combining lower brackets. Additional reductions are part of the long-term legislative agenda, conditional on state revenue benchmarks.
What are the 2026 South Carolina tax brackets?
Three brackets for single filers: 0% on the first slice of income up to roughly $3,460, 3% on the next slice up to roughly $17,330, and 6.4% on everything above.
Does South Carolina have State Disability Insurance?
No. South Carolina does not run a State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll. Workers who want short-term disability coverage typically obtain it through their employer or a private policy.
How does South Carolina compare to neighboring North Carolina or Georgia?
North Carolina is 4.25% flat; Georgia is around 5.19% flat. South Carolina's 6.4% top is the highest of the three, applied progressively. At full-time wages, the SC effective rate often lands between NC and GA.

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How This Page Is Reviewed

The South Carolina paycheck page is reviewed against primary federal and state sources before each major tax-year update. Source links below are the references used to validate brackets, wage bases, and supported local taxes.

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Last reviewed

2026-04-20