South Carolina Income Tax Rates for 2025
Your income tax in South Carolina depends on your taxable income after deductions and how much falls in each bracket at federal and state level.
Standard Deductions for 2025
Federal Deductions
| Filing Status | Deduction Amount |
|---|
| Single | $14,600 |
|---|
| Married, Filing Jointly | $29,200 |
|---|
| Married, Filing Separately | $14,600 |
|---|
| Head of Household | $21,900 |
|---|
South Carolina Deductions
| Single | Married |
|---|
| $14,600 | $29,200 |
Federal Income Tax Brackets for 2025
Single Filer
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Less than $11,600 | 10% |
| $11,600 to $47,150 | 12% |
| $47,150 to $100,525 | 22% |
| $100,525 to $191,950 | 24% |
| $191,950 to $243,725 | 32% |
| $243,725 to $609,350 | 35% |
| More than $609,350 | 37% |
Married Filing Jointly
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Less than $23,200 | 10% |
| $23,200 to $94,300 | 12% |
| $94,300 to $201,050 | 22% |
| $201,050 to $383,900 | 24% |
| $383,900 to $487,450 | 32% |
| $487,450 to $731,200 | 35% |
| More than $731,200 | 37% |
Married Filing Separately
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Less than $11,600 | 10% |
| $11,600 to $47,150 | 12% |
| $47,150 to $100,525 | 22% |
| $100,525 to $191,950 | 24% |
| $191,950 to $243,725 | 32% |
| $243,725 to $609,350 | 35% |
| More than $609,350 | 37% |
Head of Household
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Less than $16,550 | 10% |
| $16,550 to $63,100 | 12% |
| $63,100 to $100,500 | 22% |
| $100,500 to $191,950 | 24% |
| $191,950 to $243,700 | 32% |
| $243,700 to $609,350 | 35% |
| More than $609,350 | 37% |
South Carolina State Tax Brackets for 2025
| Tax Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|
| Less than $3,460 | 0% |
| $3,460 to $17,330 | 3% |
| More than $17,330 | 6.4% |
FICA and Medicare Rates for 2025
FICA Rates
| Year | Wage Limit | FICA Rate |
|---|
| 2024 | $168,600 | 6.2% |
The Wage Limit amount is the maximum taxable earnings, and any gross income above that threshold is exempt from Social Security tax.
Medicare Rates
| Bracket | Medicare Rate |
|---|
| Less than $200,000 | 1.45% |
| More than $200,000 | 2.35% |
How Much Tax Will I Pay in the United States for 2025?
To see how the above tax brackets will affect your salary in the 2025 tax year, head back to the top of the page and enter your salary.
Common South Carolina Salary Calculations
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