Cost Administrator Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does a Cost Administrator make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cost Administrator in Charleston, SC is $64,302. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,543 to $72,518, with most professionals earning between $51,389 and $79,997.

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Average Salary Range for Cost Administrator in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Cost Administrator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cost Administrator in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Cost Administrator ranges from $57,543 to $72,518 with the average base salary of $64,302. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,773 to $74,303 with the average total cash compensation of $66,622.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,302 $57,543 - $72,518
Bonus $2,320 $1,231 - $1,785
Total Pay $66,622 $58,773 - $74,303
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Cost Administrator Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,543 - $72,518 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,543 - $72,518 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,458 - $72,411 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,288 - $72,197 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,961 - $70,524 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,580 - $67,523 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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