South Carolina income tax in 2026
South Carolina has progressive rates from 1.99% to 5.21%.
- Standard deduction of up to $15,000 for single filers ($30,000 married filing jointly), reduced as income rises.
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South Carolina has progressive rates from 1.99% to 5.21% in 2026. Enter your salary to see your take-home pay after state and federal taxes.
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Take-home pay
$2,266.75 / paycheck
Bi-weekly pay: 26 paychecks a year.
- Per year
- $58,935.47
- Per month
- $4,911.29
- Federal income tax
- $7,670.00
- State taxes
- $2,657.03
- Take-home pay78.6%
- Social Security, Medicare & state payroll7.7%
- Federal, state & local income tax13.8%
- 401(k) & benefits0%
| Year | Month | Paycheck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $75,000.00 | $6,250.00 | |
| Federal income tax | − $7,670.00 | − $639.17 | |
| Social Security (6.2%) | − $4,650.00 | − $387.50 | |
| Medicare (1.45%) | − $1,087.50 | − $90.63 | |
| South Carolina income tax | − $2,657.03 | − $221.42 | |
| Take-home pay | $58,935.47 | $4,911.29 |
Take-home / paycheck
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | 1.99% |
| Over $30,000 | 5.21% |
The same brackets apply to every filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | South Carolina tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $498 | $33,823 | $1,300.87 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,662 | $48,728 | $1,874.14 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,657 | $58,935 | $2,266.75 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,244 | $74,936 | $2,882.15 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,849 | $106,942 | $4,113.15 |
Standard deduction, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions; “per paycheck” is bi-weekly (26 a year).
Sources: dor.sc.gov; federal figures from the IRS (methodology). Compare all states on the state income tax rates page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?
A single filer earning $75,000 in South Carolina takes home $58,935.47 in 2026: $7,670.00 of federal income tax, $5,737.50 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,657.03 of South Carolina tax. That is $2,266.75 per bi-weekly paycheck.
What is the South Carolina income tax rate in 2026?
South Carolina has progressive rates from 1.99% to 5.21%. Standard deduction of up to $15,000 for single filers ($30,000 married filing jointly), reduced as income rises.
Is this South Carolina calculator up to date?
Yes: it uses the 2026 IRS brackets and standard deduction and the 2026 South Carolina rules, checked against the state’s own publications (sources below and on the methodology page).