Tax Preparers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for tax preparers is $18.86 an hour ($39,220 a year). About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($54,920). South Carolina ranks 40th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for tax preparers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.48 | $28,040 |
| 25% of workers | $14.87 | $30,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.86 | $39,220 |
| 75% of workers | $34.53 | $71,810 |
| 90% of workers | $38.88 | $80,880 |
Tax Preparers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florence | $63,600 | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $63,460 | 310 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $62,350 | 210 |
| Spartanburg | $38,390 | 60 |
| Columbia | $36,150 | 150 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $30,930 | 110 |
| Sumter | $30,410 | 70 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for tax preparers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 9,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,560 |
| Loan Officers | $63,220 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $93,670 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,330 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $59,110 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,400 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $79,570 |
| Credit Analysts | $77,530 |
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