Security Managers Salary in South Carolina
Security Managers in South Carolina earn a median of $103,940 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Facilities Managers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($106,660)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,610; the top 10% earn over $169,950. Nationally the range is $64,480 to $176,120.
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Security Managers pay in South Carolina
How much do security managers make in South Carolina?
The median is $103,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,610 and the top 10% earn over $169,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for security managers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $106,660). Living costs are not included.