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How much does a director make in South Carolina?

$36,120a year

Median yearly pay for directors in South Carolina. That is $17.37 an hour or $3,010 a month.

Hourly
$17.37
Vs. national median
-31%
Rank among states
41 of 43
Jobs in the state
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $36,120Highest 10%: $91,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,040$13.00
25th$27,830$13.38
Median$36,120$17.37
75th$74,110$35.63
90th$91,990$44.23

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC$63,650
Columbia, SC$39,210
Greenville, SC$36,020
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for directors.

38. Idaho$44,990
39. Rhode Island$44,770
40. Wisconsin$40,180
41. South Carolina$36,120
42. Arkansas$33,920
43. Louisiana$29,540
Director salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.37 ($36,120 a year).

Do directors make more in South Carolina than the national average?

No: $36,120 against $52,100 nationally, 31% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for director pay?

South Carolina ranks 41 of 43 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays directors the most?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $63,650 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.