Grounds Manager Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Grounds Manager make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Grounds Manager in Columbia, SC is $92,858. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,412 to a high of $119,533, with most professionals earning between $80,062 and $106,821.

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Lead team of multi-discipline engineers focused on the capturing and execution of phased array antenna-based ground terminal opportunities within the Tactical Systems (TS) Business unit.

December 03, 2022

Reviewing and ensuring fairness and equity in HR practices and policies including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and compensation.

March 03, 2023

Demonstrated expertise in human resources management as necessary to hire, train, motivate, evaluate, discipline, and release personnel so as to provide effective direct and indirect supervision to the Grounds.

March 07, 2023

Assist in the development of training materials and procedural manuals and conducts training and orientation as necessary for the Station's programs.

March 10, 2023

Supervise and direct maintenance team in support of facility O&M functions to include commercial construction, excavation, roads & grounds, MOSF repairs.

March 18, 2023

Develops and ensures implementation of a training program associated with the development of all department personnel including job-based and specialized job skill training, University-mandated training and training for applicable University policies and procedures.

April 01, 2023

Provide leadership, knowledge, business opportunities, strategies, competitive intelligence, market and legislative forecasts commensurate with BATC financial and strategic plans relative to the purpose noted above.

April 08, 2023

Act as a sounding board and technical architect for your teams, help define technical vision and strategy and ensure the technical direction of your teams aligns with other teams across the company.

April 29, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Grounds Manager in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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80062

106821

92858

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

81928

111597

95853

What is the average salary for Grounds Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Grounds Manager in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Grounds Manager ranges from $80,062 to $106,821 with the average base salary of $92,858. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,928 to $111,597 with the average total cash compensation of $95,853.

View Average Salary for Grounds Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,858	$80,062 - $106,821
Bonus	$2,995	$1,866 - $4,776
Total Pay	$95,853	$81,928 - $111,597

* 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.

Grounds Manager Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,647 - $102,264	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,975 - $106,705	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,538 - $111,459	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,964 - $104,022	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,218 - $107,029	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,952 - $109,342	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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