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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Myrtle Beach$62,370
- Charleston$55,800
- Hilton Head Island$54,750
- Greenville$49,770
- Columbia$49,290
- Spartanburg$48,860
- Florence$41,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | $62,370 | $58,950 | $58,950 | $50,474 | 94 |
| Charleston | $55,800 | $52,300 | $47,890 | $45,632 | 101 |
| Hilton Head Island | $54,750 | $57,100 | $44,740 | $44,857 | 98 |
| Greenville | $49,770 | $47,240 | $44,870 | $41,186 | 93 |
| Columbia | $49,290 | $44,860 | $43,790 | $40,832 | 94 |
| Spartanburg | $48,860 | $46,640 | $44,800 | $40,515 | 91 |
| Florence | $41,410 | $38,500 | $34,200 | $34,920 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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