Cooks, Restaurant Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$35,740

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.18

per hour

Employment

25,890

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-4.4%

National: $37,390

Compared to the national median of $37,390, South Carolina pays 4.4% LESS for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,848

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

42%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$26,200

25th

$30,470

Median

$35,740

75th

$38,560

90th

$45,680

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).