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Pharmacist Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$65.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,032/year ($8,086/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $126,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $135,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $158,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $170,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,320 Pharmacist jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Pharmacist salary of $135,700 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 $97,032 — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
| Gross (median) | $135,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,302 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,381 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$6,985 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,032 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,086 |
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 Pharmacist make in South Carolina?
- The median Pharmacist salary in South Carolina is $135,700 per year ($65.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $126,790 and $158,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $135,700, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $97,032 per year ($8,086 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.5%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,320 Pharmacist 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.