How much does a court make in South Carolina?
$43,460a year
Median yearly pay for courts in South Carolina. That is $20.89 an hour or $3,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.89
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,050Median: $43,460Highest 10%: $64,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,050 | $14.45 | |
| 25th | $36,130 | $17.37 | |
| Median | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| 75th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 90th | $64,760 | $31.13 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $49,110 |
| Columbia, SC | $48,220 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 41. Delaware | $44,600 |
| 42. South Dakota | $43,850 |
| 43. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 44. South Carolina | $43,460 |
| 45. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 46. Missouri | $41,020 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $39,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $20.89 ($43,460 a year).
Do courts make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $43,460 against $48,700 nationally, 11% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for court pay?
South Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays courts the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $49,110 a year.
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.