How much does a protective service worker make in Charleston?
$51,890a year
Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $24.95 an hour or $4,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.95
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,870Median: $51,890Highest 10%: $58,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| Median | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| 75th | $58,350 | $28.05 | |
| 90th | $58,350 | $28.05 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for protective service workers.
| Columbia, SC | $51,630 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,970 |
| Augusta, GA | $23,470 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SCFrequently asked questions
How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $24.95 ($51,890 a year).
Do protective service workers make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $51,890 against $42,540 nationally, 22% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $44,130, so Charleston pays 18% more.
Where does Charleston rank for protective service worker pay?
30 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,350 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.