How much does a Criminalist make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Charleston, SC is $41,212. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,239 to $45,919, with most professionals earning between $33,622 and $50,205.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $33,622 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,239 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,212 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,919 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,205 Charleston,SC April 01, 2025
25% $37,239 10% $33,622 90% $50,205 75% $45,919 $41,212 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Police Records Clerk

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Criminalist

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,239 to $45,919 with the average base salary of $41,212. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,239 to $45,919 with the average total cash compensation of $41,212.

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Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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