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Employment SC

SC Minimum Wage

Source: SC Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation Verified: March 1, 2026

South Carolina does not have a state minimum wage law and defaults to the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Tipped employees may be paid $2.13 per hour provided tips bring total compensation to at least $7.25. South Carolina does not permit local minimum wage ordinances.

Official Source:
SC Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation
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