2026 salary estimate

Pediatric Nurse Salary in North Charleston, SC 2026

Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for pediatric nurse roles in North Charleston, with comparison against South Carolina and national benchmarks.

Estimated annual pay

$70,980

Hourly

$34.13

Weekly

$1,365

Monthly

$5,915

Take-home est.

$4,235/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$34.13

Weekly

$1,365

Monthly

$5,915

Annual

$70,980

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
North Charleston, SC$70,980$34.13Local estimate
South Carolina average$70,980$34.13North Charleston is in line with
National baseline$78,000$37.50North Charleston is 9% below

Estimated salary range

This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.

RangeAnnual payHourly rate
10th percentile$51,106$24.57
25th percentile$61,043$29.35
Median estimate$70,980$34.13
75th percentile$80,917$38.90
90th percentile$93,694$45.05

Nearby city comparison

Take-home pay estimate

The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed South Carolina state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
North Charleston, SC

Adjust the local salary estimate below to see your estimated take-home pay in North Charleston, SC (already adjusted for cost of living).

$70,980
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$70,980

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$20,159

State: 6.4% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$50,821

~ $4,235 / mo

Is this pay good?

For North Charleston, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is in line with the South Carolina specialty average and 9% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.

FAQ

How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in North Charleston, SC?

The 2026 estimate is $70,980 per year, or about $34.13 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

Is North Charleston a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?

North Charleston is estimated to be in line with the South Carolina average and 9% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in North Charleston?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and South Carolina state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $50,822 per year, or $4,235 per month. This is not tax advice.

Where does this salary estimate come from?

TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on April 29, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated April 29, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for pediatric nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses a simplified federal tax assumption and the current state income tax rate stored in this model. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.

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