Average Police Officer Salary in South Carolina

Public Service · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in South Carolina earns $72,400 per year, which is below the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $34.81 per hour, $2,785 biweekly, or $6,033 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in South Carolina is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$54,300	$26.11
Average (50th)	$72,400	$34.81
Experienced (75th)	$83,300	$40.03
Top Earners (90th)	$94,100	$45.24

Police Officer Salary by City in South Carolina

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Charleston	$78,200	$6,517/mo
Columbia	$73,800	$6,150/mo
Greenville	$71,000	$5,917/mo
Rock Hill	$68,800	$5,733/mo
Mount Pleasant	$67,300	$5,608/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-6.4% (6 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in South Carolina

Major employers hiring Police Officers in South Carolina include Prisma Health, Boeing, BMW, Michelin, and MUSC Health. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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