Paralegal Salary in South Carolina
Based on 7K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$48,640
$23.385/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
-17.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$36K – $68K
7K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,570 |
| 25th percentile | $40,530 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $58,180 |
| 90th percentile | $67,950 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,190 |
| 2023 | $47,790 |
| 2024 | $48,640 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,190 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $47,790 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $48,640 | $58,959 |