Legislators Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • South Carolina
Legislators in South Carolina earn a median salary of $19,369 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -56.8% vs the national median of $44,810. An estimated 550 legislators are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $18,380 to $20,730 depending on location.
$19,369
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$20,730
Highest paying metro
$18,380
Lowest paying metro
550
Employed in South Carolina
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Legislators salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | $20,730 | $19,230 | $25,440 | 90 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $20,080 | $19,150 | $30,980 | 40 |
| Southern South Carolina | $19,390 | $18,310 | $19,850 | 60 |
| Greenville, SC | $19,280 | $18,250 | $31,900 | 90 |
| Florence, SC | $19,130 | $17,410 | $19,530 | 40 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $18,990 | $18,610 | $19,710 | 60 |
| Columbia, SC | $18,970 | $18,130 | $22,340 | 100 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $18,380 | $17,540 | $20,140 | 70 |