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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$83,390
- Charleston$80,400
- Hilton Head Island$78,880
- Spartanburg$73,490
- Greenville$71,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $83,390 | $80,010 | $59,460 | $64,281 | 94 |
| Charleston | $80,400 | $79,110 | $61,060 | $62,376 | 101 |
| Hilton Head Island | $78,880 | $81,500 | $78,780 | $61,408 | 98 |
| Spartanburg | $73,490 | $62,190 | $61,560 | $57,973 | 91 |
| Greenville | $71,710 | $75,300 | $60,530 | $56,839 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states
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 25-1199.
- 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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