Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in South Carolina
Correctional Officers and Jailers in South Carolina earn an average of $51,520 a year. That is $12,110 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $63,630. The best-paying metro area is Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC at $62,370.
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Average pay for correctional officers and jailers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63,630 | $30.59 |
| South Carolina | $51,520 | $24.77 |
| North Carolina | $51,390 | $24.71 |
| Georgia | $47,980 | $23.07 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,420
- Security Guards$37,060
- Firefighters$43,900
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,170
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,020
- Bailiffs$38,690
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in South Carolina?
The average is $51,520 a year, and the median is $47,890. That is $12,110 (19%) less than the U.S. average of $63,630.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$24.77 an hour on average; the median is $23.02.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC ($62,370), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($55,960). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Florence, SC ($41,410).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #37 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.