South Carolina Take-Home Pay Calculator
Calculate your actual take-home pay in South Carolina after federal tax, South Carolina state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and deductions. South Carolina has a progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 6.
Annual Breakdown
Monthly Summary
Where Your Money Goes
See your complete financial picture
Your take-home is $4,233/month. See how it flows through your budget, savings, investments, and more over time.
Try the Full SimulatorSouth Carolina Tax Overview
South Carolina has a progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 6.4%. The first $3,460 of income is taxed at 0%.
Understanding Your Take-Home Pay in South Carolina
If you work in South Carolina, your take-home pay is affected by a combination of federal taxes and South Carolina-specific taxes and deductions. Here's what South Carolina residents and workers need to know about their paycheck.
South Carolina Income Tax
South Carolina has a progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 6.4%. The first $3,460 of income is taxed at 0%.
Cost of Living in South Carolina
South Carolina's cost of living is about 8% below the national average. When evaluating your South Carolina take-home pay, consider how far your paycheck goes based on local costs for housing, food, transportation, and healthcare.
Financial Tips for South Carolina Residents
- South Carolina's 0% bracket on the first $3,460 provides a small tax break for all earners
- South Carolina has a low cost of living and is growing rapidly
- South Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits
- Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg are growing job markets in tech and manufacturing
Key South Carolina Tax Features
- Progressive rates up to 6.4%
- 0% bracket on first $3,460
- No tax on Social Security
- Rapidly growing metro areas
See How Your South Carolina Take-Home Pay Builds Wealth
This calculator shows your South Carolina paycheck. Trajectoryy's full simulator shows how that paycheck flows through your entire financial life — savings, investments, loans, retirement, and more.
Start Simulating for Free