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 (compare nationwide)
- No state income tax withheld from your nanny's pay (they file it themselves)
- No disability or paid leave requirements
- Employer SUI still required on the first $14,000 in wages
South Carolina nanny tax FAQ
How does the calculator estimate South Carolina nanny taxes?
It adds up everything you owe as the employer in South Carolina, on top of your nanny's wages.
- Federal FICA: 15.3% combined, split between you and your nanny
- Federal FUTA: 0.6% effective on the first $7,000
- South Carolina SUTA: 0.06% - 5.4%
South Carolina does tax individual income, but it does not require that tax to be withheld from a household employee's pay, so it never enters your employer cost. Your nanny still reports the wages on their own South Carolina return. Figures are 2026 rates and use the 2026 FICA threshold of $3,000.
Does South Carolina require state income tax withholding from a nanny's paycheck?
No. You are not required to withhold South Carolina income tax from your nanny's pay, and NannyKeeper does not.
- South Carolina excludes domestic service in a private home from the wages its withholding law reaches
- It does allow withholding voluntarily if you and your nanny agree, and SCDOR's WH-105 guide lets employers who do that file annually. NannyKeeper does not offer this today
- Your nanny reports these wages and pays what they owe on their own South Carolina return
What's the minimum hourly rate I can pay a nanny in South Carolina?
At least $7.25 an hour for a household employee in South Carolina.
- South Carolina sets no rate above the federal floor, so the federal minimum is what binds
- Some cities and counties may set a higher floor, so check your locality before you set a rate
- Overtime is 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a week, under the FLSA
- Live-in nannies are exempt from FLSA 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 and Schedule H
- South Carolina state unemployment insurance still applies on the employer side
Why does my South Carolina nanny's net pay differ from the calculator total?
Because they answer different questions. The calculator's employer total is what leaves your account; net pay is what lands in your South Carolina nanny's.
- Federal FICA: 6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare, so 7.65% off the top
- Any federal income tax your nanny chose to have withheld
Your own share, the employer FICA match plus FUTA and SUTA, sits on top of gross pay rather than coming out of it.
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.
Learn more
South Carolina Tax Guide
Full compliance requirements for SC household employers.
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Complete Tax Guide
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