State of South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer Pay

Based on 33 postings, Nov 2025–Oct 2026

State of South Carolina posted Law Enforcement Officer pay of $61,200/yr in October 2026. Across 33 postings (Nov 2025–Oct 2026) the posted ranges ran $31,561–$83,400/yr.

$61,200/yr

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Law Enforcement Officer II (Shellfish Monitoring Program)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $61,200/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Law Enforcement Officer I

State of South Carolina

Full-time $53,190–$61,574/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Law Enforcement Officer I #26103

State of South Carolina

Full-time $31,561–$58,393/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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33PostingsNov 2025–Oct 2026
3Open right now
13Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Law Enforcement Officer II (Shellfish Monitoring Program)Feb 2026 $53,300–$59,887/yr → Oct 2026 $61,200/yr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range State of South Carolina posted for Law Enforcement Officer roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Law Enforcement Officer IFirst posted Nov 2025
$48,400–$60,500/yr
Law Enforcement Officer II (Columbia)First posted Jan 2026
$53,300–$66,600/yr
Law Enforcement Officer I #2646First posted Feb 2026
$31,561–$58,393/yr
Law Enforcement Officer II (Shellfish Monitoring Program)First posted Feb 2026
$53,300–$59,887/yr
Law Enforcement OfficerFirst posted Mar 2026
$21/hr
Law Enforcement Officer III (First Sergeant)First posted Mar 2026
$61,800–$72,000/yr
Law Enforcement Officer III/ Fire Safety Officer (OMH Public Safety Columbia)First posted Mar 2026
$61,800–$83,400/yr
Law Enforcement Officer IFirst posted Apr 2026
$48,400–$54,500/yr
Law Enforcement Officer IFirst posted Aug 2026
$53,190–$61,574/yr
Law Enforcement Officer IFirst posted Aug 2026
$53,190–$61,574/yr
Law Enforcement Officer I (REPOST)First posted Aug 2026
$49,368–$61,710/yr
Law Enforcement Officer II (BHDD Columbia)First posted Sep 2026
$54,366–$67,932/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Mar 2026
$21/hr
IPosted Aug 2026
$49,368–$61,710/yr
IIPosted Oct 2026
$61,200/yr
IIIPosted Mar 2026
$61,800–$83,400/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Oct 1, 2026Law Enforcement Officer II (Shellfish Monitoring Program)$61,200/yr
Sep 5, 2026Law Enforcement Officer II (BHDD Columbia)$54,366–$67,932/yr
Aug 28, 2026Law Enforcement Officer I (REPOST)$49,368–$61,710/yr
Aug 5, 2026Law Enforcement Officer I$53,190–$61,574/yr
Aug 5, 2026Law Enforcement Officer I$53,190–$61,574/yr
Jul 31, 2026Law Enforcement Officer I #26103$31,561–$58,393/yr
Jul 29, 2026Law Enforcement Officer II, Shellfish Monitoring Program$53,300–$59,887/yr
Jul 25, 2026Law Enforcement Officer II (Anderson County)$53,300–$66,600/yr
Jul 17, 2026Law Enforcement Officer II / CORPORAL (Columbia)$53,300–$66,600/yr
Jul 16, 2026Law Enforcement Officer II (Columbia)$53,300–$66,600/yr

State of South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer Pay: FAQ

How much does State of South Carolina pay a Law Enforcement Officer?

State of South Carolina's most recent Law Enforcement Officer posting (October 2026) listed $61,200/yr.

What is the Law Enforcement Officer pay range at State of South Carolina?

Across 33 Law Enforcement Officer postings from Nov 2025–Oct 2026, posted pay ran $31,561–$83,400/yr.

Has State of South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer pay changed?

Yes. Law Enforcement Officer II (Shellfish Monitoring Program): Feb 2026 $53,300–$59,887/yr → Oct 2026 $61,200/yr.

What does each Law Enforcement Officer level pay?

Base title: $21/hr (Mar 2026); I: $49,368–$61,710/yr (Aug 2026); II: $61,200/yr (Oct 2026); III: $61,800–$83,400/yr (Mar 2026).