The average salary for a sheriff in South Carolina is around $40,770 per year.
Avg Salary
Sheriffs earn an average yearly salary of $40,770.
Wages typically start from $29,730 and go up to $58,320.
32% below national average Updated in 2018
Sheriff earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level sheriff earnings begin at:
$28.04 per hour
$58,320 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level sheriff earnings begin at:
$23.50 per hour
$48,880 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level sheriff earnings begin at:
$19.60 per hour
$40,770 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level sheriff earnings begin at:
$16.74 per hour
$34,820 per year
10th percentile
Starting level sheriff earnings begin at:
$14.29 per hour
$29,730 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Sheriff salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $85,330 |
| Alaska | $84,830 |
| Illinois | $82,670 |
| Washington | $78,870 |
| New York | $78,750 |
| Colorado | $74,550 |
| Hawaii | $74,040 |
| Oregon | $71,670 |
| District of Columbia | $71,570 |
| Connecticut | $71,350 |
| Minnesota | $70,220 |
| Delaware | $68,460 |
| Nevada | $68,460 |
| Massachusetts | $68,030 |
| Maryland | $67,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,600 |
| Arizona | $65,220 |
| Wisconsin | $62,970 |
| Texas | $61,590 |
| Ohio | $60,980 |
| Rhode Island | $60,460 |
| Iowa | $58,500 |
| Nebraska | $58,100 |
| Michigan | $57,690 |
| Florida | $57,320 |
| New Hampshire | $56,880 |
| North Dakota | $56,760 |
| Montana | $55,710 |
| Indiana | $54,570 |
| Wyoming | $54,290 |
| Virginia | $53,570 |
| Utah | $52,550 |
| Vermont | $52,380 |
| New Mexico | $52,070 |
| Idaho | $51,060 |
| Maine | $49,860 |
| Missouri | $48,080 |
| South Dakota | $46,920 |
| Kansas | $46,170 |
| North Carolina | $46,160 |
| Kentucky | $44,820 |
| Alabama | $44,560 |
| Tennessee | $44,270 |
| West Virginia | $43,420 |
| Oklahoma | $43,070 |
| Georgia | $42,070 |
| South Carolina | $40,770 |
| Louisiana | $40,480 |
| Arkansas | $37,680 |
| Mississippi | $34,530 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,010 |
| California | $104,790 |
How do sheriff salaries compare to similar careers?
Sheriffs earn about the same as related careers in South Carolina. On average, they make less than fish and game wardens but more than security guards.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fish and game warden salary | $46K |
| Paralegal salary | $42K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $42K |
| Probation officer salary | $42K |
| Legal secretary salary | $40K |
| Police officer salary | $41K |
| Sheriff salary | $41K |
| Judicial law clerk salary | $35K |
| Correctional officer salary | $36K |
| Security guard salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)