File Clerks Salary in South Carolina
File Clerks in South Carolina make a median of $38,860 a year, or about $18.68 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in South Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina
Entry-level file clerks (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
File Clerks salary by metro in South Carolina
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $42K | +9% | 130 |
| Spartanburg | $40K | +3% | 50 |
| Columbia | $40K | +3% | 310 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $38K | -2% | 190 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $35K | -11% | 50 |
| Florence | $34K | -13% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do file clerks make in South Carolina?
The median is $38,860 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,550, and experienced file clerks can clear $57,170. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in South Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,700/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 46.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a file clerks salary go in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median file clerks salary is worth about $41,709 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do file clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.