Compliance Officers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for compliance officers is $36.28 an hour ($75,460 a year). About 4,760 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($80,730). South Carolina ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for compliance officers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.63 | $44,990 |
| 25% of workers | $26.95 | $56,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.28 | $75,460 |
| 75% of workers | $48.83 | $101,560 |
| 90% of workers | $64.34 | $133,820 |
Compliance Officers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $86,260 | 1,110 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $75,690 | 680 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $73,590 | 130 |
| Sumter | $73,320 | 60 |
| Columbia | $72,990 | 1,120 |
| Florence | $68,520 | 120 |
| Spartanburg | $68,500 | 230 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $64,150 | 120 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for compliance officers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 32,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $95,040 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $65,370 |
| Management Analysts | $100,660 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $69,440 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $79,110 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $63,070 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $75,550 |
| Logisticians | $80,330 |
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