South Carolina Paycheck Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Taxes

South Carolina Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Enter your salary to see take-home pay in South Carolina. The estimate includes federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security up to the $184,500 wage base, Medicare, and South Carolina state income tax.

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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.