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Tutor Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$15.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,036/year ($2,336/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 47th of 50 states for Tutor pay, with a median about 22% below the national average. Of the 1,510 Tutor jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $33,220 a year — though pay ranges from $22,710 for newcomers to $71,060 at the top.
Tutor pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $25,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 Tutor jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 25-3041, “Tutors”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Tutor salary of $33,220 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 $28,036 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $33,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,806 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,541 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$836 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,036 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,336 |
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 Tutor make in South Carolina?
- The median Tutor salary in South Carolina is $33,220 per year ($15.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $25,530 and $51,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Tutor in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $33,220, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $28,036 per year ($2,336 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Tutor jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 1,510 Tutor 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.