Human Resources Specialists Salary in South Carolina
Human Resources Specialists in South Carolina earn a median of $65,370 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,720
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,070; the top 10% earn over $118,590. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Human Resources Managers$124,290 median in South Carolina
- Labor Relations Specialists$78,050 median in South Carolina
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45,300 median in South Carolina
- Compliance Managers$129,960 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$63,450 median in South Carolina
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$60,890 median in South Carolina
Human Resources Specialists pay in South Carolina
How much do human resources specialists make in South Carolina?
The median is $65,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,070 and the top 10% earn over $118,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.