Chief Executives Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Chief Executives in South Carolina earn a median salary of $171,117 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.1% vs the national median of $206,420. An estimated 2,400 chief executives are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $137,180 to $193,850 depending on location.
$171,117
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$193,850
Highest paying metro
$137,180
Lowest paying metro
2,400
Employed in South Carolina
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Chief Executives salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | $193,850 | $131,890 | — | 610 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $192,390 | $129,050 | $224,770 | 150 |
| Charleston, SC | $190,080 | $137,960 | — | 490 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $190,080 | $126,220 | — | 180 |
| Columbia, SC | $185,390 | $135,940 | — | 540 |
| Florence, SC | $183,850 | $125,730 | — | 90 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $161,790 | $92,700 | — | 70 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $161,220 | $104,500 | $230,570 | 90 |
| Sumter, SC | $143,920 | $96,120 | $201,170 | 30 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $142,540 | $97,450 | — | 80 |
| Southern South Carolina | $137,180 | $18,000 | $199,490 | 70 |