How much does a retail salesperson make in South Carolina?
$30,690a year
Median yearly pay for retail salespersons in South Carolina. That is $14.75 an hour or $2,558 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.75
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,330Median: $30,690Highest 10%: $45,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,330 | $10.74 | |
| 25th | $27,280 | $13.12 | |
| Median | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| 75th | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 90th | $45,510 | $21.88 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $34,090 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $33,880 |
| Charlotte, NC | $33,580 |
| Greenville, SC | $30,840 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $30,540 |
| Columbia, SC | $29,540 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,350 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $29,320 |
| Sumter, SC | $28,720 |
| Florence, SC | $28,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for retail salespersons.
| 41. Georgia | $30,840 |
| 42. Ohio | $30,800 |
| 43. Texas | $30,800 |
| 44. South Carolina | $30,690 |
| 45. Alabama | $30,040 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $29,660 |
| 47. Kentucky | $29,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $14.75 ($30,690 a year).
Do retail salespersons make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $30,690 against $35,410 nationally, 13% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for retail salesperson pay?
South Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays retail salespersons the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $34,090 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.