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Bartender Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$9.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $17,340/year ($1,445/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $15,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $17,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $19,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,680 Bartender jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Bartender salary of $19,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $17,340 — an effective tax rate of 10.5%.
| Gross (median) | $19,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$327 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,482 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$221 |
| Take-home (annual) | $17,340 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,445 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in South Carolina?
- The median Bartender salary in South Carolina is $19,370 per year ($9.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $17,190 and $31,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $19,370, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $17,340 per year ($1,445 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 10.5%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 10,680 Bartender jobs in South Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Carolina.