South Carolina take-home pay in 2026
| Annual salary | State income tax | Take-home pay per year | Every two weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,000 | $41,355 | $1,591 |
| $75,000 | $2,657 | $58,935 | $2,267 |
| $100,000 | $4,244 | $74,936 | $2,882 |
| $150,000 | $6,849 | $106,942 | $4,113 |
| $250,000 | $12,059 | $171,123 | $6,582 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k).
How South Carolina taxes your paycheck
- New tax structure for 2026: South Carolina replaced its three brackets with two. Taxable income under $30,000 is taxed at 1.99%; from $30,000 the whole income is taxed at 5.21% minus $966, so there is no jump at the threshold.
- New deduction (SCIAD): instead of the federal standard deduction, South Carolina now gives $15,000 to single filers ($22,500 heads of household, $30,000 married couples). It phases out between $40,000 and $95,000 of income for single filers ($80,000–$190,000 for couples).
- The 5.21% top rate can fall further from 2027 if state revenue grows enough.
- Charleston, Columbia and other South Carolina cities do not tax wages.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?
About $74,900 a year, or roughly $2,880 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026, with South Carolina tax of about $4,240.
What is the South Carolina income tax rate for 2026?
1.99% on taxable income under $30,000 and 5.21% (minus $966) from $30,000, under the 2026 tax reform.
What is the SCIAD deduction?
South Carolina's new income adjusted deduction: $15,000 for single filers, $22,500 for heads of household and $30,000 for married couples, phased out at higher incomes.
Does South Carolina tax Social Security?
No. Social Security benefits are exempt from South Carolina income tax.
Estimates for 2026 based on the standard deduction; your actual withholding depends on your W-4, benefits and other income.
Sources
Rules checked: October 2026
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