How much does a financial examiner make in South Carolina?
$86,440a year
Median yearly pay for financial examiners in South Carolina. That is $41.56 an hour or $7,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.56
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,530Median: $86,440Highest 10%: $164,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,530 | $25.25 | |
| 25th | $65,540 | $31.51 | |
| Median | $86,440 | $41.56 | |
| 75th | $137,700 | $66.20 | |
| 90th | $164,300 | $78.97 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $159,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $105,200 |
| Columbia, SC | $90,260 |
| Greenville, SC | $78,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for financial examiners.
| 18. Alaska | $90,530 |
| 19. South Dakota | $88,690 |
| 20. Tennessee | $87,110 |
| 21. South Carolina | $86,440 |
| 22. Wisconsin | $86,320 |
| 23. Mississippi | $85,430 |
| 24. Idaho | $85,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a financial examiner make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $41.56 ($86,440 a year).
Do financial examiners make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $86,440 against $94,160 nationally, 8% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for financial examiner pay?
South Carolina ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays financial examiners the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $159,000 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.