As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Solicitor in Charleston, SC is $82,191, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,581 weekly, or $6,849 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Solicitor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Solicitor in Charleston, SC vary widely, spanning from $63,407 to $97,659. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,359) and 75th percentile ($90,288), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,659 per year. This $17,929 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Charleston Solicitor often earn 1.3% lower than national averages. However, Charleston currently ranks 560 statewide for Solicitor 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
Solicitor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Solicitor Salary $63,407 Charleston, SC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Solicitor Salary $72,359 Charleston, SC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Solicitor Salary $82,191 Charleston, SC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Solicitor Salary $90,288 Charleston, SC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Solicitor Salary $97,659 Charleston, SC May 01, 2026
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What is a Solicitor ?

A solicitor is a legal practitioner who traditionally deals with most of the legal matters in some jurisdictions. A person must have legally-defined qualifications, which vary from one jurisdiction to another, to be described as a solicitor and enabled to practise there as such. For example, in England and Wales a solicitor is admitted to practise under the provisions of the Solicitors Act 1974. With some exceptions, practising solicitors must possess a practising certificate. There are many more solicitors than barristers in England; they undertake the general aspects of giving legal advice a...

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    0 - 2 years experience
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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 Solicitor in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Solicitor ranges from $72,359 to $90,288 with the average base salary of $82,191. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,276 to $105,845 with the average total cash compensation of $89,669.
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