⚖️ South Carolina · FLSA 2026
South Carolina Overtime Calculator
SC has no state wage law. Calculate your FLSA tip credit, overtime pay, and check if your business size affects your coverage.
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⚠️ Potential FLSA Coverage Question: Businesses with fewer than 4 employees and annual revenues under $500,000 that don't engage in interstate commerce may not be covered by the FLSA. However, individual workers can be covered based on their job duties. We calculate using the FLSA standard below. Consult a labor attorney if in doubt.
Federal tipped minimum: $2.13/hr. Regular employees: enter your actual hourly rate.
Enter $0 if you are not a tipped employee.
📊 Your Pay Breakdown
Avg Hourly Rate (w/ Tips)
$0.00
Must be ≥ $7.25/hr
Employer Make-Up Owed
$0.00
FLSA shortfall deficit
Overtime Hours
0 hrs
Hours beyond 40
Total Gross Pay Owed
$0.00
Incl. make-up + overtime
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📋 South Carolina Wage Resources
South Carolina wage disputes are handled through the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) — Wages Section. For federal FLSA violations including tip credit issues, contact the U.S. DOL Wage & Hour Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in South Carolina for 2026?
South Carolina has no state minimum wage law. All covered employers must follow the federal FLSA minimum of $7.25 per hour for regular employees and $2.13 per hour cash wage for tipped employees, as long as tips bring total pay to at least $7.25 per hour.
Are small businesses with fewer than 4 employees exempt from overtime in South Carolina?
South Carolina's state wage law (the Payment of Wages Act) applies to most employers, but FLSA coverage depends on whether the business grosses over $500,000 annually or is involved in interstate commerce. Very small businesses below these thresholds may not be covered by FLSA, but individual employees can still be covered based on their own work duties.
How is overtime calculated for tipped employees in South Carolina?
Overtime for tipped employees in South Carolina must be computed at 1.5 times the full $7.25 FLSA minimum wage, which equals $10.875 per hour. Employers cannot calculate overtime using only the $2.13 cash wage. If an employee's tips do not cover the $7.25 floor, the employer must pay a make-up amount before any overtime calculation.