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Chefs and Head Cooks average salary by city in South Carolina
- Hilton Head Island$77,860
- Charleston$71,800
- Spartanburg$69,560
- Columbia$68,700
- Myrtle Beach$68,430
- Greenville$67,530
- Florence$63,860
- Sumter$62,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $77,860 | $73,690 | $64,450 | $60,758 | 98 |
| Charleston | $71,800 | $74,210 | $60,290 | $56,896 | 101 |
| Spartanburg | $69,560 | $72,670 | $61,080 | $55,469 | 91 |
| Columbia | $68,700 | $69,820 | $55,120 | $54,921 | 94 |
| Myrtle Beach | $68,430 | $71,700 | $58,500 | $54,749 | 94 |
| Greenville | $67,530 | $69,680 | $56,870 | $54,176 | 93 |
| Florence | $63,860 | $67,550 | $47,370 | $51,573 | 87 |
| Sumter | $62,490 | $65,020 | $51,050 | $50,563 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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