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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Hilton Head Island$30,760
- Charleston$29,650
- Greenville$28,210
- Myrtle Beach$27,320
- Spartanburg$27,250
- Columbia$27,080
- Florence$26,930
- Sumter$25,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $30,760 | $29,550 | $26,800 | $26,582 | 98 |
| Charleston | $29,650 | $28,500 | $25,590 | $25,712 | 101 |
| Greenville | $28,210 | $27,850 | $23,680 | $24,578 | 93 |
| Myrtle Beach | $27,320 | $27,600 | $23,090 | $23,863 | 94 |
| Spartanburg | $27,250 | $27,390 | $23,520 | $23,807 | 91 |
| Columbia | $27,080 | $27,170 | $23,100 | $23,670 | 94 |
| Florence | $26,930 | $24,590 | $22,480 | $23,549 | 87 |
| Sumter | $25,900 | $24,510 | $22,550 | $22,722 | 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 35-3023.
- 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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