How much does a fast food and counter worker make in South Carolina?
$27,520a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in South Carolina. That is $13.23 an hour or $2,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.23
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,340Median: $27,520Highest 10%: $35,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,340 | $10.74 | |
| 25th | $23,320 | $11.21 | |
| Median | $27,520 | $13.23 | |
| 75th | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| 90th | $35,020 | $16.84 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $29,550 |
| Charlotte, NC | $28,880 |
| Charleston, SC | $28,500 |
| Greenville, SC | $27,850 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $27,600 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $27,390 |
| Columbia, SC | $27,170 |
| Augusta, GA | $26,620 |
| Florence, SC | $24,590 |
| Sumter, SC | $24,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 39. Wyoming | $27,860 |
| 40. Texas | $27,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $27,580 |
| 42. South Carolina | $27,520 |
| 43. Tennessee | $27,470 |
| 44. Kentucky | $27,130 |
| 45. Georgia | $26,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $13.23 ($27,520 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $27,520 against $31,200 nationally, 12% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $29,550 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.