Financial Risk Specialists Salary in South Carolina

Financial risk specialists in South Carolina earn the most in Greenville (average $106,360 a year) and the least in Columbia ($101,300), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the financial risk specialists average at $106,680 and the median at $99,520 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,420.

Financial Risk Specialists average salary by city in South Carolina

Greenville$106,360
Charleston$101,610
Columbia$101,300

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Greenville	$106,360	$101,900	$74,680	$79,079	93
Charleston	$101,610	$96,050	$65,570	$75,985	101
Columbia	$101,300	$94,620	$70,770	$75,783	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Financial Risk Specialists salary in other states

Financial Risk Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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 13-2054.
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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