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Lawyer Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$57.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,407/year ($7,284/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $120,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $174,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $301,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,890 Lawyer jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Lawyer salary of $120,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $87,407 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $120,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,638 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,204 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$6,062 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,407 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,284 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in South Carolina?
- The median Lawyer salary in South Carolina is $120,310 per year ($57.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,870 and $174,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $120,310, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $87,407 per year ($7,284 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 7,890 Lawyer jobs in South Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Carolina.