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

Gross Salary
$65,000
Federal Income Tax
-$5,760
State Income Tax
-$3,467
Social Security (FICA)
-$4,030
Medicare
-$943
Annual Take-Home Pay
$50,801

Monthly Summary

Monthly Gross
$5,417
Total Deductions
-$1,183
Monthly Take-Home
$4,233
Effective Tax Rate(all deductions)
21.8%

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South 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%.

Progressive rates up to 6.4%0% bracket on first $3,460No tax on Social SecurityRapidly growing metro areas

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income tax rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 6.4%. The first $3,460 of income is taxed at 0%.
How much will I take home from a $75,000 salary in South Carolina?
Your take-home pay from a $75,000 salary in South Carolina depends on your filing status and deductions. Use the calculator above to get your exact South Carolina take-home pay. As a rough estimate, single filers in South Carolina with a 6.4% top rate typically take home 70-80% of their gross salary.
Does South Carolina tax Social Security benefits?
This varies by state. Check the South Carolina tax overview section above for details on Social Security taxation. At the federal level, up to 85% of Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on your combined income.
How does South Carolina's tax rate compare to other states?
South Carolina's top rate of 6.4% is above the national median. Compare with no-tax states like Texas and Florida, or high-tax states like California (13.3%) using our state-specific calculators.
What payroll taxes does South Carolina have besides income tax?
In addition to federal FICA (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), some states have additional payroll taxes such as State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), and other state-specific levies. The calculator above automatically includes any South Carolina-specific payroll taxes in your calculation.

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