South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in South Carolina after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and South Carolina state income tax.
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How South Carolina paychecks are taxed in 2026
South Carolina taxes income on a graduated state schedule for 2026, applied after the state deduction for your filing status. This calculator applies that on top of federal withholding and Social Security / Medicare to estimate your South Carolina take-home pay.
South Carolina uses a graduated income tax with 2 brackets for 2026, with marginal rates ranging from 1.99% to a top rate of 5.21% (which applies to single-filer taxable income above $30,000). For 2026, South Carolina's state standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. As a worked example, a single filer earning $60,000 pays about $1,379 in South Carolina income tax (roughly 2.3% of gross) before federal tax and FICA.
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What this estimate doesn't include: South Carolina overhauled its income tax for 2026 (H.4216 / Act 110): a two-rate 1.99% / 5.21% schedule with a new SC Income-Adjusted Deduction (SCIAD) replacing the federal standard deduction. The SCIAD ($15,000 single / $22,500 head of household / $30,000 married) PHASES DOWN at higher incomes; this estimate applies the full SCIAD, so for higher incomes the actual tax can be slightly HIGHER than shown. South Carolina starts from federal AGI; this estimate approximates taxable income as wages minus the SCIAD and does not model federal-AGI adjustments, the capped state EITC ($200), or other SC credits. State tax only. South Carolina has no local/city income tax on wages. Under H.4216 the top rate may be reduced further in future years if state revenue triggers are met; figures shown are the enacted 2026 rates.
Estimates for general guidance only — not tax advice. This calculator approximates withholding using 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction, and FICA. Simple mode covers wages, filing status and state tax; switch to Advanced to factor in pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA/FSA, health premiums), dependent/W-4 credits, extra withholding and post-tax deductions. It still does not model local (city/county) taxes or itemized deductions. Verify with a tax professional or the IRS.