Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Carolina
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Carolina earn a median of $62,760 a year, −33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −33% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,960; the top 10% earn over $149,280. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in South Carolina
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in South Carolina?
The median is $62,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,960 and the top 10% earn over $149,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−33% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.