Hourly PayWhat $7.25 an hour comes to
| Working time | Pay before tax |
|---|---|
| 8-hour day | $58.00 |
| 40-hour week | $290.00 |
| Month (one twelfth of a year) | $1,256.67 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $15,080.00 |
Plain multiplication for a full-time worker paid for every hour, before tax and deductions. It is not a statement of what any employer pays.
How it compares
The median hourly wage of all employees in South Carolina was $22.35 in May 2025 (Bureau of Labor Statistics): half earned more, half less. The $7.25 minimum is 32% of that median.
What the Department of Labor's table says about South Carolina
- No state minimum wage law.
- Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
Quoted from the Department's page as updated on 5 November 2026.
Before you rely on a rate
- Cities and counties in some states set their own, higher minimum wage. This page shows the state entry only.
- Workers who receive tips, young workers, trainees and some small employers can come under different rates or exemptions.
- Where a state rate and the federal rate both apply, the worker is entitled to the higher one.
- Rates are usually changed on 1 January or 1 July. Check the date at the top of this page.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in South Carolina?
Employers covered by federal law must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. The state has no minimum wage law of its own.
How much is South Carolina minimum wage for a full-time year?
$7.25 an hour for 2,080 hours comes to $15,080 before tax.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, "State Minimum Wage Laws", page updated 5 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Rates change, often on 1 January or 1 July, and some cities and counties set higher rates of their own. This is general information, not legal advice: confirm the rate that applies to you with your state labour office or at dol.gov.