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Real Estate Agent Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$27.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,404/year ($3,784/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 25th of 51 states for Real Estate Agent pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 4,930 Real Estate Agent jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $56,580 a year — though pay ranges from $36,530 for newcomers to $189,590 at the top.
Real Estate Agent pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $189,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,930 Real Estate Agent jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 41-9022, “Real Estate Sales Agents”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Real Estate Agent salary of $56,580 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 $45,404 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,610 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,328 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,238 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,404 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,784 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Real Estate Agent make in South Carolina?
- The median Real Estate Agent salary in South Carolina is $56,580 per year ($27.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,990 and $97,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $56,580, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $45,404 per year ($3,784 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Real Estate Agent jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 4,930 Real Estate Agent 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.