Including South Carolina's 5.0% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $55,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$4,562 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$3,410 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$798 |
| South Carolina State Tax (5.0%) | −$2,750 |
| Take-Home Pay | $43,481 |
On a $55,000 salary in South Carolina, you can expect to take home approximately $43,481 per year, or about $3,623 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 20.9%.