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How much does a Police Officer make in South Carolina? The average Police Officer salary in South Carolina is $60,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $56,400 and $65,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Police Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Police Officer Salary $52,758 SC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Police Officer Salary $56,400 SC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Police Officer Salary $60,400 SC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Police Officer Salary $65,800 SC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Police Officer Salary $70,716 SC March 26, 2024
25% $56,400 10% $52,758 90% $70,716 75% $65,800 $60,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Police Officer is responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Being a Police Officer typically reports to a Police Sergeant. Requires an associate's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Working as a Police Officer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Police Officer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Police or Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $60,611 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $58,949 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $60,355 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $59,013 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $57,158 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $58,693 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $59,013 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $58,054 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $60,099 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $60,291 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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