State Tax Guide · South Carolina · 2026
South Carolina Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled South Carolina withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does South Carolina have income tax?
South Carolina levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
South Carolina tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 0% to 6%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 0%, 3%, 6%
Official source: https://dor.sc.gov/sites/dor/files/SoftwareDeveloperForms/WH1603F_2026.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | South Carolina withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,744 | $32,576 | $1,252.93 |
| $60,000 | $2,944 | $47,446 | $1,824.85 |
| $80,000 | $4,144 | $60,966 | $2,344.85 |
| $100,000 | $5,344 | $73,836 | $2,839.85 |
| $150,000 | $8,344 | $105,447 | $4,055.66 |
How to reduce South Carolina tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current South Carolina guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. South Carolina withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
South Carolina salary after taxes
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Calculate your South Carolina take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does South Carolina have an income tax?
South Carolina levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the South Carolina income tax rate for 2026?
South Carolina uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 0% to 6% for the modeled withholding path.
How much South Carolina tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated South Carolina withholding on a $75,000 salary is $3,844 per year, or $147.84 per biweekly paycheck.
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