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Security Guard License Cost in South Carolina

Documented Security Guard license fees for South Carolina are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) — Security Officer Licensing before budgeting.

Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.

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Security Guard license cost — South Carolina at a glance

Pre-license educationVaries — check the board
Exam feeVaries — check the board
Application feeVaries — check the board
License feeVaries — check the board
Documented fees totalNot published
BLS median annual wage$37,160 (security guards)

Official source: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) — Security Officer Licensing ↗

Fees vs. median pay

The BLS median annual wage for security guards is $37,160. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Security Guard license cost in South Carolina?

Documented fees for South Carolina are not published in this dataset — check South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) — Security Officer Licensing for the current fee schedule.

Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in South Carolina?

No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.

How much does Security Guard training cost in South Carolina?

Training-hour requirements for South Carolina are not published here — ask South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) — Security Officer Licensing for the approved programs and their costs.

Is a Security Guard license in South Carolina worth the cost?

The BLS median annual wage for security guards is $37,160. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.

Budget your Security Guard licensing in South Carolina

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This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) — Security Officer Licensing and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).