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Bookkeeper Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$23.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,980/year ($3,248/month) for a single filer
Bookkeeper pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,980 Bookkeeper jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 43-3031, “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Bookkeeper salary of $47,940 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 $38,980 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $47,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,573 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,667 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,719 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,980 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,248 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bookkeeper make in South Carolina?
- The median Bookkeeper salary in South Carolina is $47,940 per year ($23.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,810 and $58,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bookkeeper in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $47,940, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $38,980 per year ($3,248 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Bookkeeper jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 19,980 Bookkeeper 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.