Staff Counsel Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does a Staff Counsel make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Counsel in Charleston, SC is $100,041. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,739 to $116,158, with most professionals earning between $72,717 and $130,833.

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Staff Counsel Salary By Experience Levels in Charleston, SC

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Staff Counsel Salary By Level of Education in Charleston, SC

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Average Salary Range for Staff Counsel in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Staff Counsel in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Staff Counsel in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Staff Counsel ranges from $85,739 to $116,158 with the average base salary of $100,041. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,534 to $123,665 with the average total cash compensation of $104,625.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,041 $85,739 - $116,158
Bonus $4,584 $2,796 - $7,506
Total Pay $104,625 $88,534 - $123,665
* 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.

Staff Counsel Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,739 - $116,158 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,739 - $116,158 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,612 - $115,987 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,359 - $115,645 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,382 - $112,966 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,834 - $108,159 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

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