South Carolina judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything South Carolina charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 10.75% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 8.75% | Fixed by statute |
Post-judgment interest
South Carolina's post-judgment interest rate is 10.75% per year. South Carolina post-judgment interest is currently 10.75% — a statutory formula rate under S.C. Code Ann. § 34-31-20(B) that resets twice a year. This is the rate on money decrees and judgments under § 34-31-20(B), applicable to all judgments entered on or after July 1, 2005. TRANSITIONAL: for…
→ Full South Carolina post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
South Carolina's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (fixed by statute). South Carolina prejudgment interest is 8.75% per year, as simple interest under S.C. Code Ann. § 34-31-20(A). LIQUIDATED / ASCERTAINABLE claims only. Prejudgment interest is recoverable "as a matter of right" only where the amount claimed is certain or capable of being reduced to certainty (e.g.,…
→ Full South Carolina prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
→ Calculate South Carolina prejudgment interest
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in South Carolina?
As of January 15, 2026, the South Carolina post-judgment interest rate is 10.75% per year. South Carolina judgment interest — a formula rate, reset twice a year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina's prejudgment interest rate is 8.75% per year (fixed by statute). LIQUIDATED / ASCERTAINABLE claims only. Prejudgment interest is recoverable "as a matter of right" only where the amount claimed is certain or capable of being reduced to certainty (e.g.,…
Is South Carolina judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — South Carolina prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.