Accountant Salary in South Carolina
Based on 15K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$73,180
$35.183/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
-8.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $132K
15K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Accountant in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,220 |
| 25th percentile | $56,870 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $73,180 |
| 75th percentile | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $131,550 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,480 |
| 2023 | $66,780 |
| 2024 | $73,180 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,480 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $66,780 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $73,180 | $79,712 |