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How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make in Columbia?

$43,140a year

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of security workers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $20.74 an hour or $3,595 a month.

Hourly
$20.74
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
199 of 214
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,210Median: $43,140Highest 10%: $63,710
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,210$14.04
25th$35,400$17.02
Median$43,140$20.74
75th$54,940$26.41
90th$63,710$30.63

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for first-line supervisors of security workers.

Charleston, SC$51,800
Charlotte, NC$49,550
Greenville, SC$47,100
Myrtle Beach, SC$45,520
Augusta, GA$42,810
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker salary in South Carolina First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$85,820
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$73,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator$66,340
Transportation Security Screener$64,150
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$61,830
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,260
Protective Service Worker$51,630
Private Detective and Investigator$48,000
Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,860
Firefighter$36,960
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $20.74 ($43,140 a year).

Do first-line supervisors of security workers make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $43,140 against $55,940 nationally, 23% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $47,100, so Columbia pays 8% less.

Where does Columbia rank for first-line supervisors of security worker pay?

199 of 214 metro areas with data.

How much does a first-line supervisors of security worker make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,710 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.