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South Carolina Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the South Carolina minimum wage is $7.25/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to South Carolina.
South Carolina has no state minimum-wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies.
South Carolina wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$7.25/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. South Carolina follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $2.13/hr cash. Employers may take a tip credit; cash wage plus tips must reach $7.25/hr.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Within 48 hours or next payday, whichever is first (max 30 days). Quit: Within 48 hours or next payday, whichever is first (max 30 days).
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: No state requirement (follows federal; none mandated). Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
South Carolina pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to South Carolina. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
South Carolina follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
South Carolina figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and South Carolina's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.