How much does a bartender make in South Carolina?
$19,370a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in South Carolina. That is $9.31 an hour or $1,614 a month.
- Hourly
- $9.31
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $19,370Highest 10%: $59,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $17,190 | $8.26 | |
| Median | $19,370 | $9.31 | |
| 75th | $31,950 | $15.36 | |
| 90th | $59,430 | $28.57 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $37,390 |
| Florence, SC | $22,990 |
| Augusta, GA | $21,100 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $20,090 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $20,030 |
| Charleston, SC | $19,630 |
| Greenville, SC | $19,600 |
| Columbia, SC | $19,230 |
| Sumter, SC | $18,040 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $17,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 48. Wyoming | $22,030 |
| 49. Iowa | $21,720 |
| 50. Louisiana | $20,850 |
| 51. South Carolina | $19,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $9.31 ($19,370 a year).
Do bartenders make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $19,370 against $34,340 nationally, 44% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for bartender pay?
South Carolina ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays bartenders the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $37,390 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.