2024–2025 State Tax Model
South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your exact South Carolina take-home pay after federal taxes, FICA (Social Security & Medicare), and South Carolina state withholdings.
Estimated Take-Home Pay (Per Paycheck)
$1,894.25
Net Pay based on selected frequency
🏛️ Federal Income Tax
$214.30
🏥 FICA (SS & Medicare)
$179.78
🌲 South Carolina State Tax
$111.67
📊 Annual Net Take-Home
$49,250.50
How South Carolina Paycheck Withholding Works
Modernized two-bracket structure (0% up to $3,460, 3% up to $17,330, and top 6.4% rate over $17,330), conforming to the federal standard deduction.
When computing your net pay in South Carolina, your payroll provider deducts three mandatory tax layers before issuing direct deposit:
- Federal Income Tax: Progressive federal tax brackets ranging from 10% to 37% based on your IRS Form W-4 and federal standard deduction ($14,600 Single / $29,200 Married for 2024).
- FICA Taxes: Mandatory federal payroll taxes comprising 6.2% Social Security (capped at $168,600 in wages) and 1.45% Medicare (uncapped, plus 0.9% additional Medicare for high earners).
- South Carolina State Income Tax: Graduated rates from 0.0% to 6.40%.
South Carolina Paycheck Tax Withholding Rates & Tiers
| Tax Layer | Effective Rate | Standard Exemption / Deduction | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% to 37% (Progressive) | $14,600 Single / $29,200 Married | IRS (Federal) |
| Social Security (FICA) | 6.20% | Wage base cap at $168,600 | Federal |
| Medicare (FICA) | 1.45% | No wage cap | Federal |
| South Carolina State Tax | Graduated rates from 0.0% to 6.40% | State-specific standard allowance | South Carolina Dept. of Revenue |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the state income tax rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina levies Graduated rates from 0.0% to 6.40%. Your exact net paycheck depends on your gross salary, pay frequency, pre-tax retirement or health deductions, and W-4 withholding allowances.
How does pay frequency affect my South Carolina take-home pay?
Your annual gross salary remains unchanged, but dividing it by 52 (weekly), 26 (bi-weekly), 24 (semi-monthly), or 12 (monthly) determines the per-paycheck tax bracket thresholds and withholding amounts.
Are 401(k) and health insurance contributions taxed in South Carolina?
Pre-tax contributions like traditional 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans reduce your federal and South Carolina state taxable wages, saving you immediate income tax on every paycheck.