Salaripedia
English

How much does a security make in South Carolina?

$55,390a year

Median yearly pay for securitys in South Carolina. That is $26.63 an hour or $4,616 a month.

Hourly
$26.63
Vs. national median
-30%
Rank among states
43 of 48
Jobs in the state
7,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,630Median: $55,390Highest 10%: $164,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,630$20.98
25th$48,170$23.16
Median$55,390$26.63
75th$93,510$44.96
90th$164,100$78.91

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC$81,370
Columbia, SC$58,890
Charleston, SC$58,120
Hilton Head Island, SC$57,320
Augusta, GA$56,950
Florence, SC$56,130
Spartanburg, SC$54,220
Greenville, SC$54,070
Myrtle Beach, SC$52,640
Sumter, SC$47,020
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for securitys.

40. Kentucky$59,110
41. Tennessee$58,050
42. Hawaii$57,590
43. South Carolina$55,390
44. Arkansas$54,660
45. West Virginia$50,050
46. Alabama$49,230
Security salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a security make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $26.63 ($55,390 a year).

Do securitys make more in South Carolina than the national average?

No: $55,390 against $78,660 nationally, 30% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for security pay?

South Carolina ranks 43 of 48 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays securitys the most?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $81,370 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.