Lawyer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$104,160
$50.077/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
-18.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – —
7K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,230 |
| 25th percentile | $78,650 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,160 |
| 75th percentile | $162,670 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,490 |
| 2023 | $97,640 |
| 2024 | $104,160 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,490 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $97,640 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $104,160 | $128,445 |