How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in South Carolina?
$47,890a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in South Carolina. That is $23.02 an hour or $3,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.02
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,090Median: $47,890Highest 10%: $71,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| 25th | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| 75th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| 90th | $71,390 | $34.32 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Florence, SC | $38,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 38. Montana | $49,180 |
| 39. Indiana | $48,340 |
| 40. New Mexico | $47,940 |
| 41. South Carolina | $47,890 |
| 42. Georgia | $47,520 |
| 43. Alabama | $46,660 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $23.02 ($47,890 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $47,890 against $58,940 nationally, 19% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
South Carolina ranks 41 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, with a median of $58,950 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.