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Police Officer Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$27.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,512/year ($3,876/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,930 Police Officer jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Police Officer salary of $58,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,512 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,442 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,327 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,512 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,876 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free South Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in South Carolina?
- The median Police Officer salary in South Carolina is $58,070 per year ($27.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,570 and $68,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $58,070, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $46,512 per year ($3,876 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 12,930 Police Officer jobs in South Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Carolina.