How much does a judge make in South Carolina?
$86,210a year
Median yearly pay for judges in South Carolina. That is $41.45 an hour or $7,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.45
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $86,210Highest 10%: $211,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| Median | $86,210 | $41.45 | |
| 75th | $123,000 | $59.13 | |
| 90th | $211,800 | $101.85 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spartanburg, SC | $123,000 |
| Greenville, SC | $99,400 |
| Charleston, SC | $98,120 |
| Columbia, SC | $94,400 |
| Florence, SC | $86,860 |
| Augusta, GA | $85,260 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 31. Ohio | $95,260 |
| 32. Arizona | $93,280 |
| 33. Utah | $92,780 |
| 34. South Carolina | $86,210 |
| 35. Montana | $84,630 |
| 36. Louisiana | $83,040 |
| 37. Wisconsin | $76,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $41.45 ($86,210 a year).
Do judges make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $86,210 against $154,000 nationally, 44% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for judge pay?
South Carolina ranks 34 of 41 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays judges the most?
Spartanburg, SC, with a median of $123,000 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.