South Carolina Minimum Wage 2026: $7.25/hr Calculator
Calculate weekly, monthly, and annual gross pay at South Carolina's 2026 minimum wage. Includes tipped worker earnings.
How South Carolina Minimum Wage Compares to the Federal Rate
South Carolina's 2026 minimum wage of $7.25 per hour is equal to the $7.25 federal minimum. The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not changed since 2009, meaning workers in states like South Carolina rely on state law for meaningful wage floors.
At $7.25/hr working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year), a South Carolina worker earns $15,080.00 gross annually. That equals $290.00 per week and roughly $1,256.67 per month.
These figures are gross (before taxes). Your take-home pay will be lower after federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) deductions. Use our South Carolina Income Tax Calculator for a net-pay estimate.
Last updated: May 2026. Rates sourced from the South Carolina Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
Tipped Workers in South Carolina
The tipped minimum wage in South Carolina is $2.13 per hour in 2026. Employers may pay tipped employees as little as $2.13/hr, but total compensation including tips must reach $7.25/hr. If tips fall short, the employer must make up the difference.
Tipped workers covered by South Carolina law include restaurant servers, bartenders, valets, and other service workers who regularly receive tips. Always check your pay stub to ensure your employer is meeting the full minimum wage requirement.
Note: No state law, federal applies.
South Carolina Wage Increase Schedule
The 2026 minimum wage for South Carolina is $7.25/hr. Here is what workers and employers should know about upcoming changes: No state law, federal applies.
Employers must post the current South Carolina minimum wage notice at their place of business. Violations can result in back-pay orders and civil penalties. Workers who believe they are being underpaid can file a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Labor.
Bookmark this page — we update South Carolina wage data each time the state announces a new rate, including CPI-indexed adjustments.