South Carolina Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027
South Carolina has no state minimum wage law. As of October 16, 2026, covered employers must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which has applied since July 24, 2009.
Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Current rate (October 16, 2026)
$7.25
Federal rate applies; in effect since July 24, 2009
2027 rate
No change scheduled
As of October 16, 2026
Compared with federal $7.25
Same as federal
No state minimum wage law
South Carolina minimum wage in 2027
No change scheduled.
The state has no minimum wage law, so no state change is scheduled. The federal $7.25 applies to covered employers.
South Carolina has no state rate to index; the federal minimum applies to employers covered by the FLSA.
What changed in South Carolina
The $7.25 rate has not changed during 2026 and, for most employers, has been in place since July 24, 2009.
South Carolina minimum wage pay calculator
Rate
Current: $7.25
- Weekly pay
- $290.00
- Monthly pay
- $1,256.67
- Yearly pay
- $15,080.00
- Overtime rate (1.5x)
- $10.88 per hour
Gross pay before taxes at $7.25 per hour in South Carolina, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.
Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in South Carolina in 2026?
South Carolina has no state minimum wage, so the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour applies to employers covered by the FLSA.
Will the South Carolina minimum wage go up in 2027?
The state has no minimum wage law, so no state change is scheduled. The federal $7.25 applies to covered employers.
Does South Carolina have local minimum wages?
South Carolina's page is based on the statewide rate. Cities or counties may have their own rules where state law allows it, and employers must pay the highest rate that applies.
Sources for South Carolina
Sources checked October 16, 2026.