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Delivery Driver Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$18.12 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,352/year ($2,613/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,950 Delivery Driver jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Delivery Driver salary of $37,680 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 $31,352 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,342 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,883 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,104 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,352 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,613 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in South Carolina?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in South Carolina is $37,680 per year ($18.12 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,830 and $47,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $37,680, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $31,352 per year ($2,613 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,950 Delivery Driver 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.