Credit Counselors Salary in South Carolina

Credit counselors in South Carolina earn the most in Greenville (average $54,160 a year) and the least in Charleston ($48,790), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the credit counselors average at $53,010 and the median at $53,190 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,210.

Credit Counselors average salary by city in South Carolina

Greenville$54,160
Charleston$48,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Greenville	$54,160	$53,190	$48,700	$44,422	93
Charleston	$48,790	$47,690	$37,180	$40,464	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Credit Counselors salary in other states

Credit Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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 13-2071.
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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