South Carolina paycheck calculator
South Carolina has a progressive income tax with 2 brackets, from 1.99% up to a top rate of 5.21%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in South Carolina has about $102.20 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,266.74 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
South Carolina · 2026Take-home pay $1,874.12 per paycheck, $48,727.16 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| South Carolina income tax | −63.95 | −1,662.70 |
| Take-home pay | 1,874.12 | 48,727.16 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
South Carolina paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 1.99% to a top rate of 5.21% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | 1.99% |
| $30,000 and up | 5.21% |
SCDOR's revised 2026 withholding tables may differ slightly from this income tax schedule.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $15,000
- Married filing jointly
- $30,000
- Head of household
- $22,500
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
South Carolina cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
South Carolina has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in South Carolina, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $19.13 | $1,300.87 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $102.20 | $2,266.74 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $263.42 | $4,113.16 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 1.24% of a $40,000 salary, 3.54% of a $75,000 salary, 4.57% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Act 110 of 2026 (H.4216; SCDOR Information Letter #26-20). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
South Carolina paycheck FAQ
Does South Carolina have a state income tax?
Yes. South Carolina has a progressive income tax with 2 brackets, from 1.99% up to a top rate of 5.21%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $15,000 (single), $30,000 (married filing jointly), $22,500 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in South Carolina?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $63.95 to South Carolina income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,874.12.
What deductions and exemptions does South Carolina allow?
South Carolina withholding allows $15,000 for single; $30,000 for married filing jointly; $22,500 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. South Carolina withholding does not give an extra allowance for dependents.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in South Carolina?
South Carolina cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. South Carolina has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.