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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Florence?

$38,500a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Florence, SC metro area. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,208 a month.

Hourly
$18.51
Vs. national median
-35%
Rank among cities
270 of 281
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,200Median: $38,500Highest 10%: $52,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,200$16.44
25th$34,200$16.44
Median$38,500$18.51
75th$43,790$21.05
90th$52,300$25.14

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Myrtle Beach, SC$58,950
Hilton Head Island, SC$57,100
Charlotte, NC$54,600
Augusta, GA$53,390
Charleston, SC$52,300
Greenville, SC$47,240
Spartanburg, SC$46,640
Columbia, SC$44,860
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in South Carolina Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Florence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$60,380
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$59,510
Detective and Criminal Investigator$55,320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,710
Security Guard$39,060
Firefighter$32,570
Salaries for every job in Florence, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Florence?

The median hourly pay in the Florence, SC metro area is $18.51 ($38,500 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Florence than the national average?

No: $38,500 against $58,940 nationally, 35% less.

How does Florence compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $47,890, so Florence pays 20% less.

Where does Florence rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

270 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Florence?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,300 or more.

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.