How much does a cook make in South Carolina?
$29,640a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in South Carolina. That is $14.25 an hour or $2,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.25
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,670Median: $29,640Highest 10%: $34,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,670 | $10.90 | |
| 25th | $25,280 | $12.15 | |
| Median | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| 75th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 90th | $34,480 | $16.58 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $34,600 |
| Charleston, SC | $32,020 |
| Greenville, SC | $30,690 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $29,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $28,490 |
| Columbia, SC | $27,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 35. Nebraska | $30,530 |
| 36. Arkansas | $30,510 |
| 37. Tennessee | $30,210 |
| 38. South Carolina | $29,640 |
| 39. Ohio | $29,290 |
| 40. Mississippi | $28,180 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $28,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $14.25 ($29,640 a year).
Do cooks make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $29,640 against $35,880 nationally, 17% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for cook pay?
South Carolina ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays cooks the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $34,600 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.