Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in South Carolina
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Carolina earn an average of $60,420 a year. That is $18,780 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $79,200. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $68,030.
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Average pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,200 | $38.08 |
| South Carolina | $60,420 | $29.05 |
| North Carolina | $61,390 | $29.51 |
| Georgia | $58,520 | $28.14 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,520
- Security Guards$37,060
- Firefighters$43,900
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,170
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,020
- Bailiffs$38,690
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in South Carolina?
The average is $60,420 a year, and the median is $58,070. That is $18,780 (24%) less than the U.S. average of $79,200.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$29.05 an hour on average; the median is $27.92.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($68,030), followed by Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC ($65,920). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Florence, SC ($55,270).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.