How much does a UX Designer make in South Carolina?

BLS puts the average UX Designer pay in South Carolina at $94,750 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in South Carolina, after federal taxes, FICA, and South Carolina state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $71,520 annually ($5,960/month).

What is the take-home pay for a UX Designer in South Carolina?

On a $94,750 salary in South Carolina, your take-home pay is approximately $71,520/year or $5,960/month. Federal tax: $12,015. State tax: $3,967. FICA: $7,248.

Is $94,750 a good UX Designer salary?

$94,750 is the BLS average UX Designer pay in South Carolina, 19% below the US average of $117,490 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in South Carolina earn between $57,870 and $101,740.

How do South Carolina taxes affect UX Designer salaries?

South Carolina levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $94,750 is $3,967. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 24.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for UX Designers?

In South Carolina, the top 10% earn over $162,880 and the bottom 10% under $43,720 (BLS, May 2025). 8% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: UI Designer, Product Designer, Interaction Designer, UX Researcher.

How can a UX Designer in South Carolina reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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UX Designer Salary in South Carolina (2026)

Average UX Designer pay in South Carolina

$94,750/year

≈ $46/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $57,870–$101,740

US average: $117,490

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Web and Digital Interface Designers

After tax (single filer)

$71,520/year

$5,960/month · effective tax rate 24.52%

Federal $12,015
State $3,967
FICA $7,248
Take-home

Pay by role in South Carolina

Director / VP Design$165,000–$305,000+ TC
Senior UX Designer (Automotive)$115,000–$185,000
Senior UX Designer (Federal Healthcare)$118,000–$185,000
Senior UX Designer (Industrial / B2B)$115,000–$180,000
Senior UX Designer (Healthcare)$108,000–$170,000
Senior UX Researcher$115,000–$190,000

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$71,520
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,960
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,751
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$34/hr
Federal Tax	$12,015
State Tax	$3,967
FICA Taxes	$7,248
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	24.52%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all UX Designers earn the same — not even close

South Carolina's UX designer market is anchored by BMW Manufacturing Spartanburg (connected vehicle + dealer + manufacturing-floor UX for BMW's global X-series production), BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina HQ Columbia (federal healthcare member + provider portal + claims processing UX), Boeing 787 North Charleston (cleared aerospace customer + maintenance documentation UX), Michelin North America HQ Greenville (tire dealer + commercial fleet UX), MUSC Charleston academic medical center UX, Prisma Health digital UX, plus substantial Charleston advertising + creative agencies + Greenville design firms.

Director / VP Design

$165,000–$305,000+ TC

BMW Director Design · BCBS Director Design · Michelin Director · senior design leadership

Senior UX Designer (Automotive)

$115,000–$185,000

BMW connected vehicle UX · Volvo Charleston · Mercedes-Benz Vans · OEM dealer + service tools

Senior UX Designer (Federal Healthcare)

$118,000–$185,000

BCBS SC · TRICARE + CMS member portal · provider portal · federal healthcare UX specialty

Senior UX Designer (Industrial / B2B)

$115,000–$180,000

Sonoco · Michelin tire dealer · Bosch · industrial + B2B + dealer-tool UX specialty

Senior UX Designer (Healthcare)

$108,000–$170,000

MUSC + Prisma Health + Roper · patient + provider UX specialty

Senior UX Researcher

$115,000–$190,000

BMW research · BCBS research · MUSC research · qualitative + quantitative methods specialty

Senior Product Designer (B2B / SaaS)

$118,000–$190,000

BMW + Boeing + Lockheed + Michelin · enterprise + cleared documentation UX specialty

Senior Content / UX Writer

$92,000–$140,000

BCBS content · BMW content · MUSC content · microcopy + IA + content design specialty

Mid-Level UX Designer (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$115,000

Functional UX designer at SC Fortune 500 · transitioning to senior band

Junior UX Designer (0-3 yrs)

$52,000–$78,000

College of Charleston Design + Clemson + USC + Furman pipeline · entry portfolio

Worth knowing: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina HQ Columbia operates one of the country's largest US private federal healthcare UX organizations and a feature most national UX surveys understate for SC. BCBS SC UX (supporting the country's largest TRICARE Reserve Select + military health contractor + substantial CMS Medicare + Medicaid processing contracts, ~12K total employees with substantial in-house digital UX team) operates federal healthcare member + provider portal + claims processing + provider directory UX at scale supporting ~10M+ federal beneficiary records — BCBS SC's federal healthcare UX is among the largest US private federal health UX operations. Senior BCBS SC UX designers clear $118-185K TC. BMW Manufacturing Co. Spartanburg's connected vehicle UX organization supports BMW's global X-series production with substantial in-car infotainment + dealer service tool + manufacturing-floor UX work — BMW's iDrive Operating System 9 connected vehicle UX has substantial BMW Spartanburg engineering presence. Michelin North America HQ Greenville (Fortune 100 tire) operates substantial dealer-tool + commercial fleet UX. The Charleston creative cluster (substantial advertising + creative agencies + Charleston School of Building Arts + College of Charleston Design) anchors SC creative talent. SC's 5.21% top rate (H.4216, 2026) applies above $30,000 of SC taxable income, so it reaches nearly all Senior + Director UX comp — and it is far below OR/MN's 9.85-9.9% tops.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for UX Designers in South Carolina and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and South Carolina 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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