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Engineering Manager Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$81.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $117,820/year ($9,818/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 19th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 3,200 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $169,040 a year — though pay ranges from $115,280 for newcomers to $226,970 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $115,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $137,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $169,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $208,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $226,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,200 Engineering Manager jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Engineering Manager salary of $169,040 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 $117,820 — an effective tax rate of 30.3%.
| Gross (median) | $169,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,304 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,932 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$8,985 |
| Take-home (annual) | $117,820 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,818 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in South Carolina?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in South Carolina is $169,040 per year ($81.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $137,180 and $208,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $169,040, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $117,820 per year ($9,818 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.3%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 3,200 Engineering 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.