Private Detectives and Investigators Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #22 of 49 · SC
1.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,980 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $51,530
Employment 620
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,000P25 $40,140 Median $51,530P75 $73,430P90 $93,740
About 80% of private detectives and investigatorss in South Carolina earn between $37,000 and $93,740. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean private detectives and investigators salary in South Carolina is $58,980, about 1.9% below the U.S. average ($60,150). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $49,740 | $55,500 | 60 |
| Columbia, SC | $48,000 | $54,860 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $39,060 | $46,320 | 50 |