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Civil Engineer Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$48.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,367/year ($6,281/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $131,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,180 Civil Engineer jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Civil Engineer salary of $101,600 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 $75,367 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $101,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,522 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,772 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$4,939 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,367 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,281 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in South Carolina?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in South Carolina is $101,600 per year ($48.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,360 and $131,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $101,600, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $75,367 per year ($6,281 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 7,180 Civil Engineer 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.