As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Executive Legal Assistant in South Carolina is $71,194, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,369 weekly, or $5,933 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Executive Legal Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Executive Legal Assistant in South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $57,684 to $88,221. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,122) and 75th percentile ($80,107), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,221 per year. This $15,985 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Carolina Executive Legal Assistant often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 nationwide for Executive Legal Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Executive Legal Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $57,684 SC August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $64,122 SC August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $71,194 SC August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $80,107 SC August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Executive Legal Assistant Salary $88,221 SC August 01, 2026
25% $64,122 10% $57,684 90% $88,221 75% $80,107 $71,194 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $72,170 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $69,356 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $71,242 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $70,113 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $67,409 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $68,872 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $70,020 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $68,655 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $71,134 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $71,708 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Legal Assistant I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Executive Legal Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Legal Assistant III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree