South Carolina Nanny Tax Calculator
Estimate your total employer costs for hiring a nanny in South Carolina. Enter your nanny's pay below for a personalized tax breakdown.
South Carolina employer tax rates at a glance
Social Security
6.2%
employer share
Medicare
1.45%
employer share
FUTA
0.6%
on first $7,000
SC SUTA
0.06% - 5.4%
new employer rate range
Key facts for South Carolina household employers
- Minimum wage: $7.25/hour (federal) (compare nationwide)
- No state income tax — simpler payroll
- No state income tax withholding for domestic workers
- Uses federal minimum wage
South Carolina nanny tax FAQ
How does the calculator estimate South Carolina nanny taxes?
The calculator estimates the full employer cost for a household employee in South Carolina: federal FICA (15.3% combined, split between you and your employee), federal FUTA (0.6% effective on the first $7,000), and South Carolina SUTA (0.06% - 5.4%). South Carolina has no state income tax, disability, or PFL programs that affect household payroll, which keeps the calculation simpler than in many other states. Numbers update for tax year 2026 and reflect the 2026 FICA threshold of $3,000.
Does South Carolina require state income tax withholding from a nanny's paycheck?
South Carolina either has no state income tax or exempts domestic-service wages from withholding. You do not withhold state income tax from your nanny's paycheck.
What's the minimum hourly rate I can pay a nanny in South Carolina?
South Carolina uses the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour for household employees. Some local ordinances may set a higher floor — verify your city or county. FLSA overtime (1.5x for hours over 40 in a week) applies to most household employees, with a narrow exception for live-in nannies who are FLSA-exempt from overtime (but not from minimum wage).
Does South Carolina add disability or paid family leave premiums?
No. South Carolina does not require state disability insurance or paid family leave for household employees. Your obligations are the federal baseline (FICA, FUTA, Schedule H) plus South Carolina state unemployment insurance.
Why does my South Carolina nanny's net pay differ from the calculator total?
In South Carolina, the gross-to-net difference comes from federal FICA (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare = 7.65% withheld from the employee), any federal income tax your nanny chose to have withheld. Your share — the employer FICA match and FUTA + SUTA — sits on top of the gross, not subtracted from it. The calculator separates "employer cost" (your total outlay) from "employee net pay" (what lands in their bank account).
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual tax obligations may vary. Always verify current rates with your state's tax agency or consult a qualified tax professional.
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South Carolina Tax Guide
Full compliance requirements for SC household employers.
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