How much does a cook make in South Carolina?
$34,960a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in South Carolina. That is $16.81 an hour or $2,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.81
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,890Median: $34,960Highest 10%: $42,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,890 | $10.52 | |
| 25th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| Median | $34,960 | $16.81 | |
| 75th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| 90th | $42,680 | $20.52 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $38,920 |
| Charlotte, NC | $37,690 |
| Charleston, SC | $36,990 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $36,130 |
| Greenville, SC | $35,270 |
| Augusta, GA | $34,970 |
| Columbia, SC | $34,800 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $34,080 |
| Florence, SC | $33,540 |
| Sumter, SC | $28,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 39. Tennessee | $35,570 |
| 40. Texas | $35,360 |
| 41. Georgia | $35,090 |
| 42. South Carolina | $34,960 |
| 43. Missouri | $34,900 |
| 44. Kansas | $31,950 |
| 45. Kentucky | $31,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.81 ($34,960 a year).
Do cooks make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,960 against $37,450 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for cook pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays cooks the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $38,920 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.