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Social Services Assistant Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$18.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,999/year ($2,667/month) for a single filer
Social Services Assistant pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,220 Social Services Assistant jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 21-1093, “Social and Human Service Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Social Services Assistant salary of $38,550 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 $31,999 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,446 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,949 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,156 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,999 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,667 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Services Assistant make in South Carolina?
- The median Social Services Assistant salary in South Carolina is $38,550 per year ($18.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,580 and $46,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Services Assistant in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $38,550, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $31,999 per year ($2,667 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Social Services Assistant jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,220 Social Services Assistant 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.