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Data Scientist Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$44.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,183/year ($5,765/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 39th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 3,750 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $91,990 a year — though pay ranges from $61,600 for newcomers to $156,000 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Data Scientist jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Data Scientist salary of $91,990 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 $69,183 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $91,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,408 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,037 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$4,362 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,183 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,765 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in South Carolina?
- The median Data Scientist salary in South Carolina is $91,990 per year ($44.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,550 and $123,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $91,990, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $69,183 per year ($5,765 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 3,750 Data Scientist 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.