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Firefighter Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$20.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,988/year ($2,916/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,780 Firefighter jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Firefighter salary of $42,570 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 $34,988 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $42,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,928 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,257 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,397 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,988 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,916 |
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 Firefighter make in South Carolina?
- The median Firefighter salary in South Carolina is $42,570 per year ($20.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,510 and $49,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $42,570, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $34,988 per year ($2,916 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 7,780 Firefighter 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.