South Carolina Minimum Wage Calculator
The South Carolina minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. See what that pays per week, month and year, add overtime and estimate take-home pay.
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About the South Carolina Minimum Wage Calculator
This South Carolina minimum wage calculator turns an hourly wage into weekly, biweekly, monthly and yearly pay, adds overtime and estimates your take-home pay using the 2026 federal tax brackets, FICA and South Carolina's state income tax. The default wage is the current South Carolina minimum wage of $7.25.
How to use it
- Leave the hourly wage at the state minimum or enter your own wage.
- Enter your hours per week, overtime hours and filing status.
- Press Calculate pay to see gross pay and take-home pay in South Carolina.
South Carolina minimum wage in 2026
The minimum wage in South Carolina is $7.25 an hour. That is the same as the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. The federal minimum applies; South Carolina has no state minimum wage law. Always confirm the current rate with the South Carolina labor department, because local governments and certain industries may set higher minimums.
South Carolina minimum wage pay by hours worked
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $145.00 | $628 | $7,540 |
| 30 hours | $217.50 | $942 | $11,310 |
| 40 hours | $290.00 | $1,257 | $15,080 |
Full-time at 40 hours a week, minimum wage pays about $15,080 a year before tax and about $13,834 after federal, FICA and South Carolina state tax for a single filer.
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, covered non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. At $7.25 an hour, overtime pays $10.88 an hour. Some states add daily overtime rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in South Carolina?
The South Carolina minimum wage is $7.25 an hour in 2026. The federal minimum applies; South Carolina has no state minimum wage law.
How much is minimum wage per year in South Carolina?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks at $7.25 an hour is $15,080 a year before taxes, or about $1,257 a month.
Is the South Carolina minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Workers in South Carolina are covered by that federal rate.
What is overtime pay at minimum wage in South Carolina?
Overtime for non-exempt employees is generally 1.5 times the regular rate, so $10.88 an hour at the South Carolina minimum wage.
How much is take-home pay on minimum wage in South Carolina?
A single full-time worker earns about $1,153 a month after federal tax, FICA and South Carolina state income tax. Use the calculator above for your hours.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Rates shown as of November 2026. Confirm with your state labor department.