BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Carolina earn between $45,060 and $78,760, with a mean of $60,420. The national average for this role is $79,200.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | $60,420 |
| National Average | $79,200 |
| California | $112,980 |
| Washington | $104,140 |
| Alaska | $101,770 |
| New Jersey | $93,700 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.