Lawyers pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $227,330 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Florence earn between $66,470 and $171,870.
- $55K10th
- $66K25th
- $97KMedian
- $172K75th
- $227K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $130,310 | $10,859 | $62.65 |
| Median | $96,790 | $8,066 | $46.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,470 | $5,539 | $31.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,870 | $14,322 | $82.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Lawyers in Florence earn 10% less than the South Carolina average ($144,700) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $130,310 | $96,790 | $54,710 | $227,330 | 190 |
| South Carolina | $144,700 | $120,310 | $63,140 | $301,140 | 7,890 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Florence
On the average salary of $130,310, a single filer in Florence takes home about $94,510 a year, or $7,876 a month and $3,635 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $130,310 buys what about $150,172 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 8th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($158,390).
- Greenville$158,390
- Spartanburg$150,250
- Charleston$149,310
- Columbia$139,580
- Hilton Head Island$139,250
- Myrtle Beach$135,780
- Sumter$135,290
- Florence$130,310
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Florence: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Florence?
$62.65 an hour on average, and $46.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Florence?
About $94,510 a year ($7,876 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $130,310.
Do lawyers earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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