How much does a compensation make in South Carolina?
$63,450a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in South Carolina. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,580Median: $63,450Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,580 | $19.99 | |
| 25th | $49,100 | $23.61 | |
| Median | $63,450 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $81,990 | $39.42 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.41 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $76,960 |
| Greenville, SC | $70,660 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $69,880 |
| Charleston, SC | $67,970 |
| Florence, SC | $66,990 |
| Augusta, GA | $59,260 |
| Columbia, SC | $56,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 41. Oklahoma | $64,260 |
| 42. Hawaii | $64,090 |
| 43. Idaho | $63,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $63,450 |
| 45. Louisiana | $62,700 |
| 46. Arkansas | $61,280 |
| 47. Alabama | $57,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $30.50 ($63,450 a year).
Do compensations make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $63,450 against $78,210 nationally, 19% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for compensation pay?
South Carolina ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays compensations the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $76,960 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.