Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in South Carolina

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • South Carolina

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in South Carolina earn a median salary of $86,493 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -44.6% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 570 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $45,400 to $122,990 depending on location.

$86,493 Avg median salary in South Carolina
$122,990 Highest paying metro
$45,400 Lowest paying metro
570 Employed in South Carolina

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      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in South Carolina

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Spartanburg, SC $122,990 $60,150 $122,990 50
      Greenville, SC $102,340 $64,330 $171,160 110
      Columbia, SC $99,240 $72,610 $207,180 110
      Charleston, SC $93,220 $48,880 $107,960 90
      Florence, SC $82,320 $62,970 $193,610 40
      Southern South Carolina $75,970 $46,240 $123,750 40
      Northwestern South Carolina $70,460 $54,370 $101,810 50
      Northeastern South Carolina $45,400 $33,760 $78,520 80

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