Lawyers Salary in South Carolina
Lawyers in South Carolina earn a median of $120,310 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $120,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,890
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,140; the top 10% earn over $301,140. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Labor Relations Specialists$78,050 median in South Carolina
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$94,880 median in South Carolina
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$86,210 median in South Carolina
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,460 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$63,450 median in South Carolina
- Compliance Managers$129,960 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in South Carolina
How much do lawyers make in South Carolina?
The median is $120,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,140 and the top 10% earn over $301,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−25% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.