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Claims Adjuster Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$36.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,488/year ($4,874/month) for a single filer
Claims Adjuster pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,130 Claims Adjuster jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 13-1031, “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Claims Adjuster salary of $75,370 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 $58,488 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $75,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,751 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,766 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$3,365 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,488 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,874 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Claims Adjuster make in South Carolina?
- The median Claims Adjuster salary in South Carolina is $75,370 per year ($36.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,110 and $91,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Claims Adjuster in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $75,370, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $58,488 per year ($4,874 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Claims Adjuster jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,130 Claims Adjuster 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.