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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in South Carolina
- Hilton Head Island$39,050
- Charleston$36,920
- Myrtle Beach$34,940
- Columbia$34,050
- Greenville$33,910
- Spartanburg$32,570
- Florence$31,920
- Sumter$27,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $39,050 | $38,920 | $35,730 | $33,078 | 98 |
| Charleston | $36,920 | $36,990 | $33,960 | $31,409 | 101 |
| Myrtle Beach | $34,940 | $36,130 | $30,570 | $29,857 | 94 |
| Columbia | $34,050 | $34,800 | $28,830 | $29,160 | 94 |
| Greenville | $33,910 | $35,270 | $31,370 | $29,050 | 93 |
| Spartanburg | $32,570 | $34,080 | $29,050 | $28,000 | 91 |
| Florence | $31,920 | $33,540 | $29,330 | $27,491 | 87 |
| Sumter | $27,830 | $28,880 | $21,480 | $24,273 | 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 35-2012.
- 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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