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Teaching Assistant Salary in South Carolina (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $24,038/year ($2,003/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $27,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,410 Teaching Assistant jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $27,860 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 $24,038 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $27,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,176 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,131 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$515 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,038 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,003 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in South Carolina?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in South Carolina is $27,860 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,110 and $36,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $27,860, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $24,038 per year ($2,003 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 14,410 Teaching 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.