salary$127,280 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$272,990per year
Jobs in the area1,590people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Charleston?
Cheap. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 20.0% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $127,280 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $75,960 and $272,990.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 20.0% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.