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Marketing Specialist Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$33.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,672/year ($4,556/month) for a single filer
Marketing Specialist pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $69,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $153,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,920 Marketing Specialist jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 13-1161, “Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Marketing Specialist salary of $69,440 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 $54,672 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $69,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,447 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,312 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$3,009 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,672 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,556 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Marketing Specialist make in South Carolina?
- The median Marketing Specialist salary in South Carolina is $69,440 per year ($33.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,410 and $100,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Marketing Specialist in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $69,440, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $54,672 per year ($4,556 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Marketing Specialist jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,920 Marketing 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.