South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
South Carolina charges 1.99% on taxable income to $30,000 and 5.21% above for 2026 (H.4216), after the new $15,000 SCIAD standard deduction ($30,000 married).
South Carolina rewrote its income tax for 2026 (H.4216, signed March 30, 2026): two brackets, 1.99% to $30,000 and 5.21% above, replacing the old 0%/3%/6% system. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 2026 South Carolina brackets, plus 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
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| Deduction | Per paycheck |
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| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
South Carolina income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 1.99% | $0 – $30,000 |
| 5.21% | Over $30,000 |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in South Carolina?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, South Carolina has south carolina charges 1.99% on taxable income to $30,000 and 5.21% above for 2026 (h.4216), after the new $15,000 sciad standard deduction ($30,000 married). — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What are the South Carolina tax brackets for 2026?
For single filers: 1.99% to $30,000 and 5.21% above $30,000. Married filing jointly thresholds are wider — see the table above.
What is the South Carolina SCIAD standard deduction for 2026?
South Carolina's new SCIAD standard deduction is $15,000 single / $30,000 married filing jointly, but it phases out as federal AGI rises (gone at $95,000 single / $190,000 married). This calculator uses the full amount at all incomes.
What is the SCIAD deduction?
The South Carolina Income Adjusted Deduction (SCIAD) replaces the old federal standard deduction: $15,000 single / $30,000 married filing jointly. It phases out as federal AGI rises — gone at $95,000 single / $190,000 married — and this calculator uses the full amount at all incomes, so high earners' SC tax may be understated.
How much will I take home in South Carolina on $60,000 a year?
A single filer paid biweekly on $60,000 takes home about $1,885.06 per paycheck: $2,307.69 gross, less $193.08 federal tax, $53.02 South Carolina state tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare.