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 | $47,264 | $3,939 | 21.2% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $60,942 | $5,079 | 23.8% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $73,970 | $6,164 | 26.0% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $86,998 | $7,250 | 27.5% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $105,976 | $8,831 | 29.3% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $124,918 | $10,410 | 30.6% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $152,025 | $12,669 | 30.9% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $188,059 | $15,672 | 32.8% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $228,267 | $19,022 | 34.8% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $314,427 | $26,202 | 37.1% | Details → |
How South Carolina state income tax works for H-1B holders
State tax structure
Flat 5.21%
State standard deduction
Conforms to federal / no separate amount
South Carolina charges a single flat rate of 5.21% 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.