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Distribution Manager Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$51.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,752/year ($6,563/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 21st of 51 states for Distribution Manager pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 3,460 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $106,860 a year — though pay ranges from $68,150 for newcomers to $199,970 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $145,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $199,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,460 Distribution Manager jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Distribution Manager salary of $106,860 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 $78,752 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $106,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,679 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,175 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$5,255 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,752 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in South Carolina?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in South Carolina is $106,860 per year ($51.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,780 and $145,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $106,860, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $78,752 per year ($6,563 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 3,460 Distribution 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.