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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$28,460
- Hilton Head Island$28,270
- Greenville$26,850
- Sumter$25,780
- Myrtle Beach$24,780
- Spartanburg$24,780
- Florence$24,150
- Columbia$23,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $28,460 | $19,340 | $18,050 | $24,779 | 101 |
| Hilton Head Island | $28,270 | $19,830 | $18,140 | $24,626 | 98 |
| Greenville | $26,850 | $19,950 | $17,970 | $23,485 | 93 |
| Sumter | $25,780 | $17,440 | $16,540 | $22,625 | 88 |
| Myrtle Beach | $24,780 | $17,350 | $15,970 | $21,822 | 94 |
| Spartanburg | $24,780 | $18,370 | $16,830 | $21,822 | 91 |
| Florence | $24,150 | $17,460 | $16,500 | $21,315 | 87 |
| Columbia | $23,610 | $17,810 | $16,390 | $20,881 | 94 |
*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 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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