2026 federal, state and local taxes
South Carolina Income Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate your 2026 South Carolina income tax. On $75,000, a single filer pays about $3,343 in state tax, plus federal tax and FICA.
2026 Tax and Take-Home Pay
EstimateTax and Pay Breakdown
| Item | Annual | Monthly (÷12) | Bi-Weekly (÷26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $100,000 | $8,333 | $3,846 |
| Pre-Tax Deductions (401k + Health/HSA) | -$8,400 | -$700 | -$323 |
| Federal Income Tax (after Credits) | -$11,322 | -$944 | -$435 |
| Social Security Tax (6.2%) | -$6,051 | -$504 | -$233 |
| Medicare Tax (1.45% + 0.9% Additional) | -$1,415 | -$118 | -$54 |
| State Income Tax (South Carolina) | -$4,339 | -$362 | -$167 |
| Take-Home Pay | $68,473 | $5,706 | $2,634 |
2026 Federal Tax by Bracket
| Bracket Rate | Bracket Range | Your Income in Bracket | Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $25,100 | $5,522 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $0 | $0 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $0 | $0 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 37% | $640,600 – and up | $0 | $0 |
South Carolina Take-Home Pay by Salary, 2026 (Single Filer)
No Pre-Tax Deductions| Gross Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA Tax | South Carolina State Tax | Total Tax | Effective Rate | Net Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,843 | $9,488 | 19.0% | $40,512 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,343 | $16,750 | 22.3% | $58,250 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,843 | $25,663 | 25.7% | $74,337 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $6,343 | $34,639 | 27.7% | $90,361 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,843 | $44,052 | 29.4% | $105,948 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $10,843 | $61,916 | 31.0% | $138,084 |
| $300,000 | $68,134 | $16,689 | $16,843 | $101,666 | 33.9% | $198,334 |
South Carolina Income Tax Brackets, 2026
2 Rates| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | $0 – $3,640 | $0 – $3,640 |
| 3.00% | $3,640 – $18,230 | $3,640 – $18,230 |
| 6.00% | $18,230 and up | $18,230 and up |
Rates apply to taxable income, after South Carolina's deductions and exemptions. Each rate covers only the income inside its range.
South Carolina and Its Neighbors
2026 Income Tax| State | Income Tax | Top Rate | Tax on $75,000 (Single) | Tax on $150,000 (Joint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | Graduated | 6.00% | $3,343 | $7,342 |
| Georgia | Flat | 4.99% | $3,144 | $6,287 |
| North Carolina | Flat | 3.99% | $2,484 | $4,968 |
Single filer, wages only, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. County taxes are included where every resident pays one (Maryland).
State Income Tax Calculators
50 States + D.C.Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
- Alabama Progressive
- Alaska No Income Tax
- Arizona 2.50% Flat
- Arkansas Progressive
- California Progressive
- Colorado 4.40% Flat
- Connecticut Progressive
- Delaware Progressive
- District of Columbia Progressive
- Florida No Income Tax
- Georgia 4.99% Flat
- Hawaii Progressive
- Idaho 5.30% Flat
- Illinois 4.95% Flat
- Indiana 2.95% Flat
- Iowa 3.80% Flat
- Kansas Progressive
- Kentucky 3.50% Flat
- Louisiana 3.00% Flat
- Maine Progressive
- Maryland Progressive
- Massachusetts Progressive
- Michigan 4.25% Flat
- Minnesota Progressive
- Mississippi 4.00% Flat
- Missouri Progressive
- Montana Progressive
- Nebraska Progressive
- Nevada No Income Tax
- New Hampshire No Income Tax
- New Jersey Progressive
- New Mexico Progressive
- New York Progressive
- North Carolina 3.99% Flat
- North Dakota Progressive
- Ohio 2.75% Flat
- Oklahoma Progressive
- Oregon Progressive
- Pennsylvania 3.07% Flat
- Rhode Island Progressive
- South Carolina Progressive
- South Dakota No Income Tax
- Tennessee No Income Tax
- Texas No Income Tax
- Utah 4.50% Flat
- Vermont Progressive
- Virginia Progressive
- Washington No Income Tax
- West Virginia Progressive
- Wisconsin Progressive
- Wyoming No Income Tax
How This Calculator Works
South Carolina has a graduated income tax with 2 rates, from 3.00% up to 6.00%, which starts at $18,230 of taxable income for every filing status. Before the rates apply, South Carolina gives a standard deduction of $8,350 ($16,700 for married couples filing jointly). Long-term capital gains get a break: 44% of them is left out of South Carolina taxable income.
A single filer earning $75,000 in wages pays about $3,343 in South Carolina tax, 4.5% of pay. That is the 14th highest of 51, in the top third, and $747 more than the typical state ($2,596). A married couple earning $150,000 pays about $7,342.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, about $74,337, or $6,195 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $4,843 of South Carolina tax.
What is the top income tax rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina's top rate is 6.00%, on taxable income above $18,230 for every filing status. Only the income above that line pays the top rate.
Does South Carolina tax Social Security and retirement income?
South Carolina does not tax Social Security, and it lets retirees exclude up to about $10,000 of pension and retirement-account income (age and income rules apply).
Do neighboring states tax income less than South Carolina?
On a $75,000 salary, Georgia and North Carolina take less than South Carolina. The table on this page has the amounts.
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Neighboring states
- Georgia Income Tax Calculator $3,144 state tax on $75,000
- North Carolina Income Tax Calculator $2,484 state tax on $75,000