South Carolina Biweekly Paycheck Calculator 2026

South Carolina Biweekly Paycheck Calculator (2026)

See what lands in your account every two weeks in South Carolina. The estimate applies 2026 federal brackets, FICA and South Carolina state income tax to a biweekly pay schedule.

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South Carolina income tax in 2026

South Carolina uses graduated rates from 0% up to 6%. The state standard deduction is $8,350 for single filers / $16,700 for married filing jointly, and the modeled personal exemption is no dollar personal exemption modeled (credits may still apply — see methodology).

South Carolina rates compiled from the Tax Foundation 2026 state tables and IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · retrieved 2026-09-01.

Note: Top rate reverts to 6.2% July 1, 2026 (mid-year). We show 6.0% start-of-year.

South Carolina tax brackets (single filers, 2026)

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $3,640	0%
$3,640 – $18,230	3%
$18,230 – and above	6%

Married filing jointly brackets are typically wider — the calculator applies them automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What is the state income tax in South Carolina in 2026?

South Carolina uses graduated rates from 0% up to 6%. The state standard deduction is $8,350 for single filers / $16,700 for married filing jointly.

How is my paycheck calculated in South Carolina?

Net pay = gross pay − federal income tax − Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) − Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200k single / $250k joint) − South Carolina state income tax − pre-tax deductions.

Are local income taxes included for South Carolina?

This calculator is state-level only. South Carolina note: Top rate reverts to 6.2% July 1, 2026 (mid-year). We show 6.0% start-of-year.