How much does a compliance officer make in South Carolina?
$75,460a year
Median yearly pay for compliance officers in South Carolina. That is $36.28 an hour or $6,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.28
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,990Median: $75,460Highest 10%: $133,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| 25th | $56,060 | $26.95 | |
| Median | $75,460 | $36.28 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 90th | $133,800 | $64.34 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $86,720 |
| Charleston, SC | $86,260 |
| Greenville, SC | $75,690 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $73,590 |
| Sumter, SC | $73,320 |
| Columbia, SC | $72,990 |
| Florence, SC | $68,520 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $68,500 |
| Augusta, GA | $64,260 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $64,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compliance officers.
| 27. Michigan | $77,390 |
| 28. Alaska | $76,430 |
| 29. Iowa | $75,620 |
| 30. South Carolina | $75,460 |
| 31. Idaho | $75,450 |
| 32. Texas | $75,370 |
| 33. Ohio | $75,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compliance officer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $36.28 ($75,460 a year).
Do compliance officers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $75,460 against $80,730 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for compliance officer pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays compliance officers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $86,720 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.