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Laborer Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$18.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,241/year ($2,603/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 56,700 Laborer jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Laborer salary of $37,530 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 $31,241 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,324 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,871 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,095 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,241 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,603 |
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 Laborer make in South Carolina?
- The median Laborer salary in South Carolina is $37,530 per year ($18.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,760 and $44,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $37,530, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $31,241 per year ($2,603 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 56,700 Laborer 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.