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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$57,200
- Charleston$49,420
- Greenville$36,090
- Sumter$31,140
- Hilton Head Island$29,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $57,200 | $39,250 | $28,620 | $46,663 | 94 |
| Charleston | $49,420 | $42,640 | $35,390 | $40,928 | 101 |
| Greenville | $36,090 | $34,930 | $28,900 | $30,759 | 93 |
| Sumter | $31,140 | $22,050 | $19,250 | $26,880 | 88 |
| Hilton Head Island | $29,950 | $26,890 | $26,890 | $25,947 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term 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 25-3031.
- 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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