BenefitsCalcByState
🌴 SC Pre-Filled
South Carolina Benefits Calculator 2026
Calculate your South Carolina unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation benefits. Both calculators are pre-loaded with South Carolina’s 2026 rates.
$326
UI Max/Week
20 wks
UI Max Duration
66.67%
WC Wage Rate
100% of SAWW
WC Max/Week
📋 South Carolina Unemployment Calculator
South Carolina Unemployment Benefits Estimator
Enter your recent earnings — South Carolina’s 2026 UI rates are already loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — South Carolina 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — South Carolina cap
✓ Pre-filled — South Carolina maximum
Est. Weekly Benefit
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Before waiting week
Total UI Payout
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At max duration
Wage Replacement
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% of your weekly wage
Waiting Week
1 Week
Unpaid — week 1 forfeited
⚠️ This is an estimate. Your actual benefit depends on your base period wages and South Carolina Department of Labor calculations. Apply at the South Carolina unemployment office for your official amount.
🦺 South Carolina Workers’ Comp Calculator
South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Estimator
Enter your average weekly wage — South Carolina’s 2026 workers’ comp rates are pre-loaded.
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✓ Pre-filled — South Carolina 2026 rate
✓ Pre-filled — South Carolina cap
Est. Weekly Benefit
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Temporary total disability
Est. Total Benefits
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Over entered duration
Waiting Period
7 Days
Retroactively paid if 28+ days disabled
Wage Replacement
66.67%
Of average weekly wage
⚠️ Workers’ comp benefits vary based on injury type, dispute status, and other factors. This estimate covers temporary total disability only. Consult a workers’ compensation attorney for your specific situation.
📋 South Carolina Unemployment Insurance Facts
Benefit Calculation
~50% of average weekly wages
Max Weekly Benefit
$326
Max Duration
20 weeks
Waiting Week
Yes — 1 week unpaid
Key Note
South Carolina has a below-average UI maximum and shorter-than-standard duration of 20 weeks.
🦺 South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Facts
Wage Replacement Rate
66.67%
Max Weekly Benefit
100% of SAWW
Waiting Period
7 days
Retroactive Pay
Yes — if disabled 28+ days
Key Note
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What You Need to Know in South Carolina
- →South Carolina’s 20-week UI maximum and $326/week cap are below national averages.
- →South Carolina workers’ comp has a 7-day waiting period with retroactive pay if disability exceeds 14 days.
- →UI and workers’ comp are separate programs — UI covers job loss through no fault of your own, while workers’ comp covers on-the-job injuries regardless of employment status.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I get for unemployment in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, unemployment benefits are calculated at ~50% of average weekly wages. The maximum you can receive is $326 per week for up to 20 weeks. Your actual amount depends on your wages during the base period — typically the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters.
How is workers’ comp calculated in South Carolina?
South Carolina workers’ compensation pays 66.67% of your average weekly wage for temporary total disability, up to a maximum of 100% of SAWW per week. There is a 7-day waiting period before benefits begin — but this waiting period is paid retroactively if your disability lasts more than a certain number of days.
Can I collect UI and workers’ comp at the same time in South Carolina?
Generally no — you cannot collect both at the same time. UI requires that you are able and available to work, which conflicts with workers’ comp temporary disability. However, if you recover from your injury and are then laid off, you may be able to transition to UI at that point.