South Carolina

Security Guards Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$37,060
-12.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$17.82
 
10th Percentile
$27,420
Entry level
90th Percentile
$48,850
Senior level
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Salary Range

Security Guards in South Carolina earn between $27,420 and $48,850, with a mean of $37,060. The national average for this role is $42,470.

$37,060 mean
10th Percentile$27,42090th Percentile$48,850

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$37,060
National Average$42,470
District of Columbia$60,720
Alaska$54,140
Vermont$50,770
Washington$50,770
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.