Food Service Managers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for food service managers is $31.82 an hour ($66,190 a year). About 5,080 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). South Carolina ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.66 | $47,130 |
| 25% of workers | $26.40 | $54,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.82 | $66,190 |
| 75% of workers | $40.30 | $83,830 |
| 90% of workers | $49.85 | $103,680 |
Food Service Managers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $75,700 | 960 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $74,870 | 320 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $73,260 | 590 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $64,390 | 800 |
| Sumter | $62,750 | 80 |
| Spartanburg | $61,120 | 280 |
| Columbia | $60,860 | 860 |
| Florence | $56,010 | 220 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $105,620 |
| Construction Managers | $108,110 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $102,440 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $62,810 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,040 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $95,570 |
| Managers, All Other | $129,960 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $73,410 |
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