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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$99,800
- Greenville$87,090
- Myrtle Beach$76,470
- Columbia$75,550
- Florence$68,980
- Spartanburg$60,440
- Sumter$59,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $99,800 | $78,410 | $58,990 | $74,806 | 101 |
| Greenville | $87,090 | $62,700 | $59,890 | $66,639 | 93 |
| Myrtle Beach | $76,470 | $72,060 | $62,620 | $59,872 | 94 |
| Columbia | $75,550 | $66,340 | $55,480 | $59,286 | 94 |
| Florence | $68,980 | $55,320 | $51,670 | $55,099 | 87 |
| Spartanburg | $60,440 | $61,920 | $58,820 | $49,052 | 91 |
| Sumter | $59,110 | $56,500 | $48,240 | $48,071 | 88 |
*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 33-3021.
- 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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