Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • South Carolina
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Carolina earn a median salary of $60,308 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -35.6% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 1,200 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $48,660 to $77,440 depending on location.
$60,308
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$77,440
Highest paying metro
$48,660
Lowest paying metro
1,200
Employed in South Carolina
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $77,440 | $59,690 | $146,490 | 180 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $70,420 | $66,240 | $70,420 | 80 |
| Columbia, SC | $66,440 | $58,790 | $81,670 | 500 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $61,920 | $58,820 | $62,440 | 40 |
| Southern South Carolina | $59,240 | $53,650 | $59,240 | 30 |
| Greenville, SC | $59,230 | $55,810 | $108,700 | 160 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $54,500 | $53,700 | $59,970 | 40 |
| Sumter, SC | $53,480 | $48,810 | $57,170 | 40 |
| Florence, SC | $51,750 | $51,570 | $63,220 | 70 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $48,660 | $40,850 | $52,190 | 60 |