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Event Planner Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$24.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,873/year ($3,489/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 37th of 50 states for Event Planner pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,240 Event Planner jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $51,830 a year — though pay ranges from $30,770 for newcomers to $80,790 at the top.
Event Planner pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,240 Event Planner jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 13-1121, “Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Event Planner salary of $51,830 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 $41,873 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $51,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,040 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,965 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,953 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,873 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,489 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Event Planner make in South Carolina?
- The median Event Planner salary in South Carolina is $51,830 per year ($24.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,080 and $65,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Event Planner in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $51,830, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $41,873 per year ($3,489 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Event Planner jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 1,240 Event Planner 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.