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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$31,410
- Hilton Head Island$29,860
- Greenville$28,920
- Spartanburg$27,800
- Myrtle Beach$26,850
- Columbia$26,500
- Sumter$25,840
- Florence$24,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $31,410 | $32,380 | $24,720 | $27,091 | 101 |
| Hilton Head Island | $29,860 | $28,290 | $23,560 | $25,877 | 98 |
| Greenville | $28,920 | $28,210 | $23,350 | $25,140 | 93 |
| Spartanburg | $27,800 | $28,030 | $23,030 | $24,249 | 91 |
| Myrtle Beach | $26,850 | $27,100 | $21,590 | $23,485 | 94 |
| Columbia | $26,500 | $22,880 | $22,630 | $23,204 | 94 |
| Sumter | $25,840 | $23,980 | $21,230 | $22,674 | 88 |
| Florence | $24,890 | $23,310 | $21,750 | $21,910 | 87 |
*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 35-2011.
- 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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