Security Guards Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #47 of 51 · SC
12.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,060 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,460
Employment 16,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,420P25 $30,130 Median $35,460P75 $38,220P90 $48,850
About 80% of security guardss in South Carolina earn between $27,420 and $48,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean security guards salary in South Carolina is $37,060, about 12.7% below the U.S. average ($42,470). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $61,530 | $56,520 | 360 |
| Florence, SC | $39,060 | $41,810 | 610 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $36,810 | $39,020 | 680 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,620 | $39,510 | 2,190 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $36,350 | $42,410 | 770 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $35,760 | $36,090 | 3,000 |
| Columbia, SC | $35,140 | $36,000 | 5,290 |
| Sumter, SC | $34,660 | $38,350 | 90 |