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Construction Manager Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$51.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,556/year ($6,630/month) for a single filer
Construction Manager pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $139,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $192,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,620 Construction Manager jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 11-9021, “Construction Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Construction Manager salary of $108,110 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 $79,556 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $108,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,954 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,270 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$5,330 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,556 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,630 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Construction Manager make in South Carolina?
- The median Construction Manager salary in South Carolina is $108,110 per year ($51.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,440 and $139,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $108,110, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $79,556 per year ($6,630 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Construction Manager jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,620 Construction Manager 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.