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How much does a court make in Columbia?

$48,220a year

Median yearly pay for courts in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $23.18 an hour or $4,018 a month.

Hourly
$23.18
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
157 of 366
Jobs in the area
270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,560Median: $48,220Highest 10%: $68,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,560$15.65
25th$38,800$18.65
Median$48,220$23.18
75th$59,160$28.44
90th$68,500$32.93

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for courts.

Charlotte, NC$49,110
Hilton Head Island, SC$47,460
Greenville, SC$46,990
Charleston, SC$46,640
Augusta, GA$45,410
Myrtle Beach, SC$44,400
Sumter, SC$38,780
Florence, SC$38,240
Spartanburg, SC$37,440
Court salary in South Carolina Court salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$62,230
Postal Service Clerk$62,130
Brokerage Clerk$60,620
Production$60,090
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$58,520
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$56,230
Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,610
Cargo and Freight Agent$55,070
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$52,240
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a court make an hour in Columbia?

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $23.18 ($48,220 a year).

Do courts make more in Columbia than the national average?

No: $48,220 against $48,700 nationally, 1% less.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $43,460, so Columbia pays 11% more.

Where does Columbia rank for court pay?

157 of 366 metro areas with data.

How much does a court make starting out in Columbia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.