How much does a cook make in South Carolina?
$27,420a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in South Carolina. That is $13.18 an hour or $2,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.18
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,690Median: $27,420Highest 10%: $37,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,690 | $10.43 | |
| 25th | $22,830 | $10.98 | |
| Median | $27,420 | $13.18 | |
| 75th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| 90th | $37,140 | $17.86 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $32,380 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $28,290 |
| Greenville, SC | $28,210 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $28,030 |
| Charlotte, NC | $27,690 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $27,100 |
| Augusta, GA | $26,780 |
| Sumter, SC | $23,980 |
| Florence, SC | $23,310 |
| Columbia, SC | $22,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 40. Alabama | $27,870 |
| 41. Oklahoma | $27,720 |
| 42. Arkansas | $27,710 |
| 43. South Carolina | $27,420 |
| 44. North Carolina | $27,190 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,940 |
| 46. Ohio | $26,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $13.18 ($27,420 a year).
Do cooks make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $27,420 against $30,890 nationally, 11% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for cook pay?
South Carolina ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays cooks the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $32,380 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.