Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$58,070

per year

Hourly Rate

$27.92

per hour

Employment

12,930

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-23.8%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, South Carolina pays 23.8% LESS for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$63,120

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

26%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$45,060

25th

$48,570

Median

$58,070

75th

$68,190

90th

$78,760

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