Myrtle Beach Minimum Wage 2026 (SC)
Last updated: · Part of South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the South Carolina state rate
Myrtle Beach Minimum Wage vs. South Carolina
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | $7.25/hr | — |
| South Carolina (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Myrtle Beach Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Myrtle Beach does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and South Carolina state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Myrtle Beach must pay at least the South Carolina state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. State law preempts local minimum wage ordinances; follows the $7.25/hr federal rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Myrtle Beach is $7.25 per hour, the same as the South Carolina state minimum wage, since Myrtle Beach does not set its own local rate.
No. Myrtle Beach follows the South Carolina state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. South Carolina state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Myrtle Beach follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of South Carolina. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Myrtle Beach.