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Social Service Manager Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$35.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,226/year ($4,769/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 42nd of 51 states for Social Service Manager pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 1,990 Social Service Manager jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $73,410 a year — though pay ranges from $50,390 for newcomers to $126,270 at the top.
Social Service Manager pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,990 Social Service Manager jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 11-9151, “Social and Community Service Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Social Service Manager salary of $73,410 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 $57,226 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $73,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,320 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,616 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$3,247 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,226 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,769 |
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 Social Service Manager make in South Carolina?
- The median Social Service Manager salary in South Carolina is $73,410 per year ($35.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,700 and $95,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Service Manager in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $73,410, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $57,226 per year ($4,769 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Social Service Manager jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 1,990 Social Service Manager 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.