Including South Carolina's 5.0% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $20,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$500 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$1,240 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$290 |
| South Carolina State Tax (5.0%) | −$1,000 |
| Take-Home Pay | $16,970 |
On a $20,000 salary in South Carolina, you can expect to take home approximately $16,970 per year, or about $1,414 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 15.2%.