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How much does an accountant and auditor make in South Carolina?

$76,560a year

Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in South Carolina. That is $36.81 an hour or $6,380 a month.

Hourly
$36.81
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among states
40 of 51
Jobs in the state
15,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,370Median: $76,560Highest 10%: $131,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,370$24.22
25th$62,100$29.86
Median$76,560$36.81
75th$99,080$47.63
90th$131,200$63.09

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC$92,910
Charleston, SC$79,350
Sumter, SC$78,460
Hilton Head Island, SC$77,610
Spartanburg, SC$77,080
Greenville, SC$76,870
Augusta, GA$76,710
Myrtle Beach, SC$74,520
Florence, SC$72,040
Columbia, SC$69,210
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.

37. Iowa$77,440
38. Tennessee$76,840
39. Missouri$76,590
40. South Carolina$76,560
41. Montana$75,810
42. North Dakota$75,730
43. Kentucky$75,270
Accountant and Auditor salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $36.81 ($76,560 a year).

Do accountant and auditors make more in South Carolina than the national average?

No: $76,560 against $83,680 nationally, 9% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for accountant and auditor pay?

South Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays accountant and auditors the most?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $92,910 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.