H-1B · South Carolina
H-1B take-home pay in South Carolina (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, South Carolina state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,790 | $3,899 | 22.0% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $60,310 | $5,026 | 24.6% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $73,180 | $6,098 | 26.8% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $86,050 | $7,171 | 28.3% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $104,791 | $8,733 | 30.1% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $123,496 | $10,291 | 31.4% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $150,287 | $12,524 | 31.7% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $185,847 | $15,487 | 33.6% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $225,502 | $18,792 | 35.6% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $310,477 | $25,873 | 37.9% | Details → |
How South Carolina state income tax works for H-1B holders
South Carolina charges a single flat rate of 6.00% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in South Carolina is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in South Carolina?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: dor.sc.gov/