Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $23.02 an hour ($47,890 a year). About 4,870 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). South Carolina ranks 41st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.27 | $40,090 |
| 25% of workers | $21.06 | $43,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.02 | $47,890 |
| 75% of workers | $28.14 | $58,530 |
| 90% of workers | $34.32 | $71,390 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $58,950 | 280 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $57,100 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $52,300 | 450 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $47,240 | 540 |
| Spartanburg | $46,640 | 380 |
| Columbia | $44,860 | 1,260 |
| Florence | $38,500 | 150 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for correctional officers and jailers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 28,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,460 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $58,070 |
| Residential Advisors | $35,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $73,700 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $62,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,100 |
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