Lawyer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 8K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$120,310
$57.841/hr
vs National Average
$134,712
-10.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $301K
8K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,140 |
| 25th percentile | $80,870 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $120,310 |
| 75th percentile | $174,620 |
| 90th percentile | $301,140 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,490 |
| 2023 | $97,640 |
| 2024 | $104,160 |
| 2025 | $120,310 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,490 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $97,640 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $104,160 | $128,445 |
| 2025 | $120,310 | $134,712 |