State of South Carolina Attorney Pay

Based on 60 postings, Aug 2025–Sep 2026

State of South Carolina posted Attorney pay of $92,300–$105,000/yr in September 2026. Across 60 postings (Aug 2025–Sep 2026) the posted ranges ran $57,700–$252,500/yr.

$92,300–$105,000/yr

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Attorney III #26-050 Re-announced

State of South Carolina

Full-time $89,326–$113,730/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Attorney II- Legal Assistance Developer

State of South Carolina

Full-time $75,000–$80,000/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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ATTORNEY IV, COMMISSION COUNSEL

State of South Carolina

Full-time $96,900–$107,663/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Attorney III (Disciplinary Counsel)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $80,000–$100,000/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Attorney III - Midlands Prosecutor (60023498)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $79,600–$143,300/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Attorney III - Dorchester/Orangeburg Prosecutor (60023687)

State of South Carolina

Full-time $79,600–$143,300/yr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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60PostingsAug 2025–Sep 2026
6Open right now
30Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Attorney VAug 2025 $110,800–$210,500/yr → Aug 2026 $113,016–$214,710/yr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range State of South Carolina posted for Attorney roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Attorney III - Upstate Prosecutor (60023586)First posted Aug 2025
$79,600–$143,300/yr
Attorney VFirst posted Aug 2025
$110,800–$210,500/yr
Attorney IV, Disciplinary CounselFirst posted Nov 2025
$96,900–$107,663/yr
Attorney - Unclassified - Circuit Public Defender, 5th Judicial CircuitFirst posted Jan 2026
$221,925/yr
Attorney I / 60018560, 60018810First posted Jan 2026
$57,700–$70,000/yr
Attorney IIIFirst posted Jan 2026
$79,600–$90,000/yr
Attorney II / 61014172First posted Jan 2026
$66,400–$92,901/yr
Attorney IV / 61061634First posted Jan 2026
$92,300–$175,400/yr
Attorney IIIFirst posted Jan 2026
$89,250–$107,663/yr
Attorney III (Central Office)First posted Jan 2026
$79,600–$95,000/yr
Attorney I / 60018560, 60018810First posted Jan 2026
$57,700–$103,900/yr
Attorney III, Court ServicesFirst posted Feb 2026
$86,130–$107,663/yr

Pay by level

Base titlePosted Aug 2026
$71,400–$77,250/yr
IPosted Aug 2026
$57,700–$80,800/yr
IIPosted Aug 2026
$75,000–$80,000/yr
IIIPosted Sep 2026
$79,600–$90,000/yr
IVPosted Sep 2026
$92,300–$105,000/yr
VPosted Aug 2026
$113,016–$214,710/yr
VIPosted May 2026
$132,900–$252,500/yr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Sep 4, 2026Attorney IV - Forensics (Central Office)$92,300–$105,000/yr
Sep 3, 2026Attorney III - Tort & Contracts (Central Office)$79,600–$90,000/yr
Sep 2, 2026Attorney III / Attorney III - 192281$100,439–$103,169/yr
Sep 2, 2026Attorney III #26-050 Re-announced$89,326–$113,730/yr
Aug 31, 2026Attorney II- Legal Assistance Developer$75,000–$80,000/yr
Aug 30, 2026Attorney V$113,016–$214,710/yr
Aug 27, 2026Attorney / Legal Instructor$71,400–$77,250/yr
Aug 21, 2026Attorney IV / 61012815$92,300–$175,400/yr
Aug 20, 2026ATTORNEY IV, COMMISSION COUNSEL$96,900–$107,663/yr
Aug 13, 2026Attorney III / 61014723$79,600–$111,500/yr

State of South Carolina Attorney Pay: FAQ

How much does State of South Carolina pay a Attorney?

State of South Carolina's most recent Attorney posting (September 2026) listed $92,300–$105,000/yr.

What is the Attorney pay range at State of South Carolina?

Across 60 Attorney postings from Aug 2025–Sep 2026, posted pay ran $57,700–$252,500/yr.

Has State of South Carolina Attorney pay changed?

Yes. Attorney V: Aug 2025 $110,800–$210,500/yr → Aug 2026 $113,016–$214,710/yr.

What does each Attorney level pay?

Base title: $71,400–$77,250/yr (Aug 2026); I: $57,700–$80,800/yr (Aug 2026); II: $75,000–$80,000/yr (Aug 2026); III: $79,600–$90,000/yr (Sep 2026); IV: $92,300–$105,000/yr (Sep 2026); V: $113,016–$214,710/yr (Aug 2026); VI: $132,900–$252,500/yr (May 2026).