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English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$106,820
- Charleston$76,690
- Greenville$70,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $106,820 | $78,360 | $61,570 | $79,379 | 94 |
| Charleston | $76,690 | $65,250 | $62,980 | $60,012 | 101 |
| Greenville | $70,190 | $61,970 | $58,270 | $55,870 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 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 25-1123.
- 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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