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South Carolina · 2026 Tax Year
🌴 South Carolina Income Tax Calculator
In South Carolina, state income tax follows a progressive state income tax from 0% to 6%. Plug in your salary below for your precise 2026 take-home number.
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Take-home pay in South Carolina — quick reference
| Salary | Federal Tax | State Tax | Take-Home | Monthly |
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| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,243 | $33,077 | $2,756 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $2,443 | $47,947 | $3,996 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $3,643 | $61,467 | $5,122 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,843 | $74,337 | $6,195 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $7,843 | $105,948 | $8,829 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $10,843 | $138,084 | $11,507 |
About South Carolina income tax
Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare still apply on top of South Carolina's progressive state income tax from 0% to 6% — none of those federal deductions change state to state.
South Carolina cities and counties do not levy a separate local income tax. The state's top marginal rate (6%) kicks in at a relatively low income level, so most full-time workers' effective rate sits close to, but below, that top rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does South Carolina have a state income tax?
Yes. South Carolina has progressive state income tax from 0% to 6%. The effective rate after deductions is typically somewhat lower than the top bracket rate.
How much is taken out of my paycheck in South Carolina?
On a $75,000 salary in South Carolina, deductions include federal income tax ($7,670), Social Security ($4,650), Medicare ($1,088), and state income tax ($3,343). Take-home: ~$58,250/year.
How does South Carolina's $0 bracket work?
South Carolina taxes the first roughly $3,640 of taxable income at 0%, then 3% up to about $18,230, then 6% above that. Because the brackets are relatively narrow, most full-time workers earning a typical salary end up with most of their income falling in the 6% bracket.