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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Hilton Head Island?

$57,100a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area. That is $27.45 an hour or $4,758 a month.

Hourly
$27.45
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
118 of 281
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,790Median: $57,100Highest 10%: $70,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,790$21.05
25th$44,740$21.51
Median$57,100$27.45
75th$58,650$28.20
90th$70,350$33.82

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Myrtle Beach, SC$58,950
Charlotte, NC$54,600
Augusta, GA$53,390
Charleston, SC$52,300
Greenville, SC$47,240
Spartanburg, SC$46,640
Columbia, SC$44,860
Florence, SC$38,500
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in South Carolina Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Hilton Head Island

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$104,900
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$83,780
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,240
Firefighter$50,210
Security Guard$36,810
Salaries for every job in Hilton Head Island, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Hilton Head Island?

The median hourly pay in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area is $27.45 ($57,100 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Hilton Head Island than the national average?

No: $57,100 against $58,940 nationally, 3% less.

How does Hilton Head Island compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $47,890, so Hilton Head Island pays 19% more.

Where does Hilton Head Island rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

118 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Hilton Head Island?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,350 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.