Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$47,890

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.02

per hour

Employment

4,870

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-18.7%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, South Carolina pays 18.7% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$52,054

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$40,090

25th

$43,790

Median

$47,890

75th

$58,530

90th

$71,390

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