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Police Supervisor Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$35.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,413/year ($4,784/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 48th of 51 states for Police Supervisor pay, with a median about 33% below the national average. Of the 1,560 Police Supervisor jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $73,700 a year — though pay ranges from $56,750 for newcomers to $118,240 at the top.
Police Supervisor pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,560 Police Supervisor jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 33-1012, “First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Police Supervisor salary of $73,700 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 $57,413 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $73,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,384 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,638 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$3,265 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,413 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,784 |
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 Supervisor make in South Carolina?
- The median Police Supervisor salary in South Carolina is $73,700 per year ($35.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,960 and $96,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Supervisor in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $73,700, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $57,413 per year ($4,784 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Police Supervisor jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 1,560 Police Supervisor 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.