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South Carolina Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Minimum wage (federal)
- $7.25/hr
- No state minimum wage law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $15,080
- 52 weeks
- South Carolina median wage
- $22.35/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 32%
Lowest paying jobs in South Carolina
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 47,200 | $18,370 | $25,900 |
| Bartenders | 10,680 | $19,370 | $28,440 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 850 | $22,230 | $25,100 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | 6,430 | $22,240 | $29,510 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 330 | $25,850 | $26,260 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 1,900 | $26,210 | $27,170 |
| School Bus Monitors | 1,180 | $26,240 | $26,730 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1,300 | $26,490 | $27,830 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 6,220 | $26,830 | $27,260 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 7,990 | $27,000 | $26,870 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 8,740 | $27,040 | $27,940 |
| Gambling Dealers | 140 | $27,350 | $25,820 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in South Carolina?
- South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so most employers must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
- How much is the South Carolina minimum wage per year?
- At $7.25 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $15,080 before taxes.