Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in South Carolina
Fast Food and Counter Workers in South Carolina earn an average of $27,840 a year. That is $4,310 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $32,150. The best-paying metro area is Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC at $30,760.
Top-paying South Carolina metro areas
Average pay for fast food and counter workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Where South Carolina fast food and counter workers work
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| South Carolina | $27,840 | $13.38 |
| North Carolina | $29,050 | $13.97 |
| Georgia | $27,290 | $13.12 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Waiters and Waitresses$25,900
- Bartenders$28,440
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,270
- Cooks, Restaurant$35,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,030
- Food Preparation Workers$32,300
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do fast food and counter workers make in South Carolina?
The average is $27,840 a year, and the median is $27,520. That is $4,310 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $32,150.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$13.38 an hour on average; the median is $13.23.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($30,760), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($29,910). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Sumter, SC ($25,900).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.