First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Supervisors of Police and Detectives
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in South Carolina earn a median of $73,700 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($106,040)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,750; the top 10% earn over $118,240. Nationally the range is $63,350 to $165,110.
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Similar jobs in South Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$77,110 median in South Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47,100 median in South Carolina
- Social and Community Service Managers$73,410 median in South Carolina
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44,100 median in South Carolina
- Compliance Managers$129,960 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Security Managers$103,940 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay in South Carolina
How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in South Carolina?
The median is $73,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,750 and the top 10% earn over $118,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for first-line supervisors of police and detectives?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−30% vs. the national median of $106,040). Living costs are not included.