Lead Artist Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does a Lead Artist make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Lead Artist in Charleston, SC is $61,820. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,775 to $69,756, with most professionals earning between $48,361 and $76,981.

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Average Salary Range for Lead Artist in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Lead Artist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Artist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Lead Artist ranges from $54,775 to $69,756 with the average base salary of $61,820. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,925 to $69,828 with the average total cash compensation of $61,899.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $61,820 $54,775 - $69,756
Bonus $79 $150 - $72
Total Pay $61,899 $54,925 - $69,828
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Artist Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,775 - $69,756 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,775 - $69,756 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,694 - $69,653 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,532 - $69,447 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,269 - $67,839 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,002 - $64,952 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

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

Lead Artist Salary in popular cities: Columbia, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

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