South Carolina Hourly Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 South Carolina hourly take-home pay after federal tax, has a progressive state income tax, and FICA. Enter your hourly rate, weekly hours and any overtime to see what actually lands in each paycheck.
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Paid at 1.5× your hourly rate.
Health, HSA, FSA, etc.
- Gross (per paycheck)
- $1,600.00
- Federal income tax
- −$98.55
- South Carolina state tax
- −$28.81
- FICA (SS + Medicare)
- −$122.40
- 401(k) contribution
- −$80.00
- Net (per paycheck)
- $1,270.23
At $20.00/hr for 40 hrs a week, that's about $41,600 a year, of which an estimated $749 goes to South Carolina state income tax.
Estimate using 2026 federal and state rates. Excludes local taxes, credits and other deductions.
South Carolina take-home pay by hourly wage
Estimated take-home pay for common full-time wages (40 hours a week, single filer, no 401(k)) in South Carolina for 2026.
| Hourly wage | Weekly net | Bi-weekly net | Annual net |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $517.41 | $1,034.82 | $26,905 |
| $18.00/hr | $608.44 | $1,216.87 | $31,639 |
| $20.00/hr | $667.92 | $1,335.83 | $34,732 |
| $25.00/hr | $816.62 | $1,633.23 | $42,464 |
| $30.00/hr | $965.32 | $1,930.63 | $50,197 |
| $35.00/hr | $1,101.90 | $2,203.80 | $57,299 |
Figures use 2026 rates and are estimates for planning — not tax advice. They exclude local taxes, credits and other deductions.
South Carolina income tax in 2026, briefly
South Carolina uses graduated brackets, so higher income is taxed at higher marginal rates. South Carolina's top rate was reduced to 6% with further scheduled cuts.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is $20 an hour after taxes in South Carolina?
- Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is about $41,600 a year gross. After 2026 federal income tax, FICA, and South Carolina state income tax (single, no 401(k)), we estimate roughly $34,732 a year take-home — about $667.92 a week or $1,335.83 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own hours and deductions above for a personalized figure.
- Is overtime taxed more in South Carolina?
- No. Overtime pay is taxed at the same income-tax rates as your regular wages — there is no special South Carolina overtime tax rate. A large overtime check can have more tax withheld up front, because payroll systems briefly treat that paycheck as if you earned that much every period, but the extra withholding is reconciled when you file — the actual tax rate on overtime dollars is unchanged.
- Does South Carolina have a state income tax?
- Yes. South Carolina uses a progressive state income tax with rates that rise across income brackets. South Carolina's top rate was reduced to 6% with further scheduled cuts.
- How accurate is this South Carolina hourly paycheck calculator?
- It's a close estimate, but it doesn't model local (city/county) taxes, tax credits, or every deduction, and rates change over time. Your actual pay stub is the source of truth.