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Highest-paying police departments in South Carolina for laterals (2026)

All 6 South Carolina agencies we track that post a salary, ranked by the top of their annual pay range. Greenville Police Department leads at $89,418; the median top-of-range here is $73,422. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual (×2,080, ×12), and hiring bonuses are shown separately, not added to pay.

Last verified: 2026-10-18. Every row links to the agency's official posting or announcement; blank fields mean the source did not state the value. Bonuses are usually paid in installments with a service commitment, so confirm with the agency before applying.

#AgencyStateLateral bonusPay (annual)Out-of-stateClosesSource
1Greenville Police Department
Greenville · Municipal police
SCNone listed$57,689 - $89,418UnknownUnknownOfficial source
2South Carolina Highway Patrol
Statewide · State police
SC$10,000$58,222 - $80,622YesContinuousOfficial source
3Myrtle Beach Police Department
Myrtle Beach · Municipal police
SCNone listed$66,747 - $73,422Unknown2026-11-05Official source
4SC Bureau of Protective Services
Columbia · State police
SC$5,000$54,366 - $67,932UnknownContinuousOfficial source
5Horry County Police Department
Conway · Municipal police
SCNone listed$61,800UnknownUnknownOfficial source
6Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
Summerville · Sheriff's office
SC$5,000$26 - $28Unknown2026-11-30Official source

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