Paralegal Salary in South Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$53,880
$25.904/hr
vs National Average
$62,104
-13.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $76K
7K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,020 |
| 25th percentile | $46,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $53,880 |
| 75th percentile | $61,620 |
| 90th percentile | $75,640 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,190 |
| 2023 | $47,790 |
| 2024 | $48,640 |
| 2025 | $53,880 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,190 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $47,790 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $48,640 | $58,959 |
| 2025 | $53,880 | $62,104 |