South Carolina workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for South Carolina workers
High-stakes legal tools with South Carolina-specific laws and deadlines
Pay calculators for South Carolina workers
South Carolina minimum wage $7.25/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
Benefits calculators for South Carolina workers
Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with South Carolina context
About South Carolina workplace law
South Carolina workers are protected by a combination of federal law and South Carolina state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while South Carolina law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key South Carolina workplace facts for 2026: The South Carolina minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,039 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 3 years under South Carolina law. South Carolina has a state income tax of 6.4%. Workers in South Carolina rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from South Carolina government sources including the South Carolina Department of Labor, South Carolina Workers Compensation Board, South Carolina Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.