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Training Specialist Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$30.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,230/year ($4,186/month) for a single filer
Training Specialist pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,960 Training Specialist jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 13-1151, “Training and Development Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Training Specialist salary of $63,070 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 $50,230 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $63,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,388 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,825 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,627 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,230 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,186 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Training Specialist make in South Carolina?
- The median Training Specialist salary in South Carolina is $63,070 per year ($30.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,220 and $85,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Training Specialist in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $63,070, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $50,230 per year ($4,186 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Training Specialist jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 6,960 Training Specialist 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.