Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $27.92 an hour ($58,070 a year). About 12,930 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($76,210). South Carolina ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.66 | $45,060 |
| 25% of workers | $23.35 | $48,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.92 | $58,070 |
| 75% of workers | $32.78 | $68,190 |
| 90% of workers | $37.87 | $78,760 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $62,070 | 910 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $60,570 | 2,320 |
| Columbia | $59,260 | 2,840 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $59,240 | 540 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $57,780 | 1,910 |
| Spartanburg | $57,030 | 720 |
| Sumter | $54,940 | 210 |
| Florence | $48,710 | 490 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers
- 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: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,460 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $47,890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $73,700 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $62,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,100 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,530 |
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