Child support for 2 children in South Carolina
South Carolina guidelines effective January 1, 2024. South Carolina overview
For 2 children, with Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, South Carolina's guideline amount is $940 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
This is the guideline amount, not a court order.
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Child support for 2 children in South Carolina by income
| Parent A income | Parent B $0 | Parent B $30,000 | Parent B $50,000 | Parent B $80,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $529 | $447 | $374 | $313 |
| $25,000 | $638 | $531 | $444 | $381 |
| $30,000 | $744 | $613 | $515 | $446 |
| $35,000 | $864 | $688 | $592 | $509 |
| $40,000 | $970 | $746 | $661 | $571 |
| $45,000 | $1,048 | $800 | $725 | $635 |
| $50,000 | $1,118 | $858 | $783 | $696 |
| $55,000 | $1,168 | $930 | $838 | $755 |
| $60,000 | $1,226 | $993 | $891 | $817 |
| $65,000 | $1,279 | $1,046 | $945 | $871 |
| $70,000 | $1,306 | $1,096 | $1,000 | $927 |
| $75,000 | $1,334 | $1,142 | $1,058 | $984 |
| $80,000 | $1,373 | $1,189 | $1,113 | $1,039 |
| $90,000 | $1,488 | $1,287 | $1,224 | $1,147 |
| $100,000 | $1,566 | $1,391 | $1,325 | $1,254 |
| $120,000 | $1,716 | $1,589 | $1,531 | $1,451 |
| $150,000 | $1,986 | $1,878 | $1,814 | $1,730 |
| $200,000 | $2,419 | $2,309 | $2,252 | $2,183 |
| $250,000 | $2,815 | $2,731 | $2,681 | $2,624 |
Parenting time and child support for 2 children
| Parent A income | 0 nights | 52 nights | 104 nights | 128 nights | 182 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $408 | $408 | $408 | $33 B→A | $307 B→A |
| $25,000 | $492 | $492 | $492 | $66 | $221 B→A |
| $30,000 | $560 | $560 | $560 | $153 | $139 B→A |
| $35,000 | $623 | $623 | $623 | $233 | $66 B→A |
| $40,000 | $687 | $687 | $687 | $308 | $0 |
| $45,000 | $760 | $760 | $760 | $384 | $63 |
| $50,000 | $827 | $827 | $827 | $458 | $125 |
| $55,000 | $885 | $885 | $885 | $524 | $181 |
| $60,000 | $940 | $940 | $940 | $586 | $235 |
| $65,000 | $990 | $990 | $990 | $644 | $285 |
| $70,000 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $1,040 | $700 | $334 |
| $75,000 | $1,091 | $1,091 | $1,091 | $756 | $381 |
| $80,000 | $1,145 | $1,145 | $1,145 | $814 | $430 |
| $90,000 | $1,252 | $1,252 | $1,252 | $926 | $521 |
| $100,000 | $1,359 | $1,359 | $1,359 | $1,038 | $611 |
| $120,000 | $1,558 | $1,558 | $1,558 | $1,244 | $779 |
| $150,000 | $1,845 | $1,845 | $1,845 | $1,538 | $1,014 |
| $200,000 | $2,276 | $2,276 | $2,276 | $1,977 | $1,365 |
| $250,000 | $2,708 | $2,708 | $2,708 | $2,409 | $1,706 |
How the number of children changes the amount in South Carolina
With Parent A earning $60,000 and Parent B $40,000, the guideline amount for 2 children is $940 a month, about 1.48 times the $635 for one child. Support rises with each child, but by less than the first child's amount, because the guidelines reflect how households share costs among children.
South Carolina uses the income shares model: the schedule gives the basic child support obligation for the parents' combined monthly adjusted gross income, and each parent is responsible for their share.
Frequently asked questions
How much is child support for 2 children in South Carolina on $50,000?
If Parent A earns $50,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the children live mostly with Parent B, South Carolina's guideline amount is about $827 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much is child support for 2 children in South Carolina on $100,000?
If Parent A earns $100,000 a year, Parent B earns $40,000 and the children live mostly with Parent B, the guideline amount is about $1,359 a month (Parent A pays Parent B).
How much more is child support for 2 children than for one child in South Carolina?
At $60,000 (Parent B $40,000), the amount for 2 children is about 1.48 times the amount for one child: $940 against $635 a month.
Does equal parenting time change child support for 2 children in South Carolina?
With about equal parenting time and the same incomes ($60,000 and $40,000), the guideline amount is about $235 a month (Parent A pays Parent B), against $940 when Parent A has 52 overnights a year. When the parent with less time has at least 110 overnights a year, the shared parenting worksheet may be used: the basic obligation is multiplied by 1.5, split by income and reduced by each parent's share of overnights, and the two amounts are offset. Close to the threshold the change is phased in overnight by overnight. A judge decides whether to use it.
Official sources and verification
- Law: S.C. Code Ann. § 63-17-470; S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 114-4710 to 114-4750 (Child Support Guidelines)
- South Carolina child support guidelines
- Worksheets A (sole custody), B (split custody) and C (shared parenting), DSS Booklet 2819
- Official South Carolina child support calculator
- South Carolina Department of Social Services, Child Support Services
- Changing a South Carolina child support order
Guidelines effective January 1, 2024. Verified against the official South Carolina sources on October 7, 2026. How we calculate →