Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #47 of 51 · SC
22.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $77,020 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $62,760
Employment 1,470
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,960P25 $55,490 Median $62,760P75 $77,200P90 $149,280
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in South Carolina earn between $50,960 and $149,280. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in South Carolina is $77,020, about 22.5% below the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $78,410 | $99,800 | 190 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $72,060 | $76,470 | 90 |
| Columbia, SC | $66,340 | $75,550 | 580 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $62,700 | $87,090 | 170 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $61,920 | $60,440 | 40 |
| Sumter, SC | $56,500 | $59,110 | 40 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $55,490 | $55,330 | 40 |
| Florence, SC | $55,320 | $68,980 | 80 |