Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in South Carolina
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in South Carolina earn a median of $86,210 a year, −44% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,210
- vs. U.S. median
- −44% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,950; the top 10% earn over $211,840. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$94,880 median in South Carolina
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,460 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Lawyers$120,310 median in South Carolina
- Labor Relations Specialists$78,050 median in South Carolina
- Compliance Managers$129,960 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$58,990 median in South Carolina
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in South Carolina
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in South Carolina?
The median is $86,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,950 and the top 10% earn over $211,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 41 (−44% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.