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South Carolina Paycheck Calculator (2026)
South Carolina's 2026 state income tax is graduated, ranging from 0% to 6%.
Enter your salary to see federal income tax, FICA, and South Carolina withholding on every paycheck.
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Estimated take-home
per biweekly pay · $58,953 / yr
Example take-home pay in South Carolina
A single filer earning $70,000 in South Carolina takes home about $55,032/year ($2,116.62 per biweekly paycheck).
Single filer, no 401(k) or pre-tax health premium.
South Carolina state income tax details
South Carolina uses graduated brackets from 0% to 6% for single filers in 2026.
State standard deduction
$8,350
Single · $16,700 married filing jointly
First $3,640 untaxed. Top rate is 6% but scheduled to revert to 6.2% on July 1, 2026.
Breakdown
Effective tax rate 20.9% of gross
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South Carolina paycheck questions
What is South Carolina's income tax rate in 2026?
South Carolina uses graduated 2026 income tax brackets ranging from 0% to 6%.
Does South Carolina have a state income tax?
Yes. South Carolina levies a state individual income tax, which is withheld from your paycheck alongside federal income tax and FICA.
How much is taken out of my paycheck in South Carolina?
Your paycheck in South Carolina has federal income tax withheld, plus Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45% of wages, and South Carolina state income tax from 0% to 6%.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in South Carolina?
A single filer earning $75,000 in South Carolina takes home about $58,250 per year, or $2,240.37 per biweekly paycheck, in 2026.
Are there local income taxes in South Carolina?
First $3,640 untaxed. Top rate is 6% but scheduled to revert to 6.2% on July 1, 2026.
What is South Carolina's state standard deduction for 2026?
South Carolina allows a state standard deduction of $8,350 for single filers and $16,700 for married couples filing jointly in 2026.
Sources: South Carolina DOR 2026 / Tax Foundation, IRS, SSA. Tax year 2026. Last verified 2026-02-11.