Foreign Language and Literature Teachers Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Foreign Language Teachers, Postsecondary
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers in South Carolina earn a median of $77,790 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($79,350)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,620; the top 10% earn over $100,190. Nationally the range is $49,060 to $136,050.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$64,500 median in South Carolina
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$64,470 median in South Carolina
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$77,230 median in South Carolina
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$80,370 median in South Carolina
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$73,670 median in South Carolina
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,650 median in South Carolina
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers pay in South Carolina
How much do foreign language and literature teachers make in South Carolina?
The median is $77,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,620 and the top 10% earn over $100,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for foreign language and literature teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 45 (−2% vs. the national median of $79,350). Living costs are not included.