South Carolina Firefighter Salaries by Department
Starting pay at 9 South Carolina fire departments, taken from the pay figures each department published in its own job postings over the last two years. Across 15 current South Carolina listings with annual pay, the average starting salary is $56,839.
Highest recent entry-level starting pay in South Carolina
- 1. Hardeeville Fire Department $56,738 (Firefighter/EMT, August 2026)
- 2. Levy Volunteer Fire Department $56,738 (Firefighter/EMT, August 2026)
- 3. Loris Fire Department $52,015 (Firefighter/EMT - Certified, July 2026)
- 4. Dorchester County Fire Rescue $48,323 (FIREFIGHTER I, September 2026)
- 5. Antioch Fire Department $46,946 (Firefighter 1 EOC, March 2026)
All South Carolina departments with posted pay
| Department | Starting pay posted | Top of range | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardeeville Fire Department · Hardeeville | $56,738 to $62,554 | $96,958 | 4 |
| Levy Volunteer Fire Department · Hardeeville | $56,738 to $62,554 | $96,958 | 3 |
| Loris Fire Department · Loris | $52,015 to $64,015 | Not listed | 2 |
| Antioch Fire Department · Lancaster | $46,946 | Not listed | 1 |
| Center Fire Department · Aiken | $40,126 | Not listed | 1 |
| Dorchester County Fire Rescue · Saint George | $48,323 | Not listed | 1 |
| Lexington County Fire Service · Lexington | $44,346 | Not listed | 1 |
| Winnsboro Public Safety · Winnsboro | $55,000 | Not listed | 1 |
| Awendaw District Fire Department · Awendaw | $18.17/hr | Not listed | 1 |
Figures are as each department listed them in closed postings. Current openings show their pay to FireJobs members.