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Farmworker Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$16.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,441/year ($2,453/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 30th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 680 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $35,110 a year — though pay ranges from $27,350 for newcomers to $49,060 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 680 Farmworker jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Farmworker salary of $35,110 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 $29,441 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $35,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,033 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,686 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$950 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,441 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,453 |
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 Farmworker make in South Carolina?
- The median Farmworker salary in South Carolina is $35,110 per year ($16.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,420 and $45,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $35,110, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $29,441 per year ($2,453 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 680 Farmworker 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.