Chief Executives pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for chief executives is $81.17 an hour ($168,840 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($213,990). South Carolina ranks 33rd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chief executives in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.92 | $49,760 |
| 25% of workers | $52.40 | $109,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81.17 | $168,840 |
| 75% of workers | $124.49 | $258,950 |
| 90% of workers | $189.18 | $393,490 |
Chief Executives pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $197,540 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $197,220 | 290 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $194,350 | 100 |
| Columbia | $176,890 | 320 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $174,230 | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $166,420 | 300 |
| Florence | $160,660 | 60 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chief executives
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 19,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | $106,080 |
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