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Cashier Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$13.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,549/year ($2,046/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $24,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 56,550 Cashier jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Cashier salary of $28,530 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 $24,549 — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
| Gross (median) | $28,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,244 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,183 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$555 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,549 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,046 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in South Carolina?
- The median Cashier salary in South Carolina is $28,530 per year ($13.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $24,120 and $31,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $28,530, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $24,549 per year ($2,046 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.0%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 56,550 Cashier 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.