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HR Specialist Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$31.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,940/year ($4,328/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,810 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $87,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,720 HR Specialist jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median HR Specialist salary of $65,370 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 $51,940 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $65,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,664 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,001 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,765 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,940 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,328 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in South Carolina?
- The median HR Specialist salary in South Carolina is $65,370 per year ($31.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,810 and $87,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $65,370, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $51,940 per year ($4,328 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 13,720 HR Specialist 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.