Take-home pay in South Carolina on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, South Carolina keeps $61,611/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and South Carolina's state income tax (−$448 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
South Carolina take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $41,018 | 18.0% |
| $80,000 | Single | $61,611 | 23.0% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $66,232 | 17.2% |
| $150,000 | Single | $105,880 | 29.4% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $119,832 | 20.1% |
| $250,000 | Single | $169,146 | 32.3% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How South Carolina compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, South Carolina keeps $61,611 — $448 less than the 51-state average. The South Carolina top marginal individual income tax rate is 6.20%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $15,000.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 6 South Carolina metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Charleston and the rest of South Carolina. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
- Charlestonpop 0.8M · COL 113median $72,000 →
- Columbiapop 0.8M · COL 89median $55,200 →
- Greenvillepop 1.0M · COL 96median $64,400 →
- Myrtle Beachpop 0.5M · COL 96median $54,800 →
- Rock Hillpop 0.1M · COL 91median $55,800 →
- North Charlestonpop 0.1M · COL 95median $52,200 →
More South Carolina metros coming as we expand city coverage.
South Carolina paycheck — common questions
What is the South Carolina state income tax rate in 2025?
South Carolina taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 6.20% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $15,000.00; for MFJ it is $30,000.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in South Carolina?
A single filer earning $80,000 in South Carolina takes home approximately $61,611/yr (77.0% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $66,232/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any South Carolina-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
South Carolina top marginal rate 6.4% (dropped from 7% via 2022 reform, scheduled to fall to 6% by 2027). No local income taxes.
Does South Carolina have local income taxes?
Yes — see the South Carolina paycheck quirk above for the local-tax detail.
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against SC Department of Revenue tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.