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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Myrtle Beach?

$58,950a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area. That is $28.34 an hour or $4,913 a month.

Hourly
$28.34
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
104 of 281
Jobs in the area
280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,950Median: $58,950Highest 10%: $75,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,950$28.34
25th$58,950$28.34
Median$58,950$28.34
75th$58,950$28.34
90th$75,550$36.32

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

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
Florence, SC$38,500
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in South Carolina Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Myrtle Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$87,280
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,060
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$62,070
Private Detective and Investigator$49,740
Firefighter$45,890
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,520
Security Guard$31,480
Lifeguard$30,270
Salaries for every job in Myrtle Beach, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area is $28.34 ($58,950 a year).

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

Yes: $58,950 against $58,940 nationally, 0% more.

How does Myrtle Beach compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $47,890, so Myrtle Beach pays 23% more.

Where does Myrtle Beach rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

104 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,550 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.