First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for first-line supervisors of police and detectives is $35.43 an hour ($73,700 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($106,040). South Carolina ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for first-line supervisors of police and detectives in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.29 | $56,750 |
| 25% of workers | $29.31 | $60,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.43 | $73,700 |
| 75% of workers | $46.16 | $96,000 |
| 90% of workers | $56.85 | $118,240 |
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $104,880 | 50 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $101,680 | 40 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $81,800 | 340 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $73,700 | 300 |
| Columbia | $73,450 | 260 |
| Spartanburg | $71,140 | 110 |
| Florence | $59,510 | 50 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for first-line supervisors of police and detectives
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 10,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $58,070 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,890 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $62,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $65,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,100 |
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