DOL base 1.0%; 1.06% incl. contingency assessment (secondary).
Minimum wage: No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
2What this employee costs you
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an employee in South Carolina?
A full-time worker at $18.00/hour ($37,440 a year) with 10 PTO days costs about $40,880 a year before benefits: employer payroll tax $2,864, FUTA $42, South Carolina unemployment $148 and typical workers' comp $386. That's $20.44 per hour worked.
What is the South Carolina SUTA rate for new employers in 2026?
1.06% on the first $14,000 of each employee's wages (includes state surcharges per a secondary source; base rate per DOL 1%). DOL base 1.0%; 1.06% incl. contingency assessment (secondary).
What is the South Carolina minimum wage in 2026?
$7.25 per hour (federal minimum; no higher state rate). No state minimum above federal; federal $7.25 applies.
How much is workers' comp in South Carolina?
The 2024 Oregon premium-rate study puts South Carolina's all-industry index rate at $1.03 per $100 of payroll (rank 29 of 51; national median $1.09). Your real rate depends on job class and claims history.
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