City Treasurer Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does a City Treasurer make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Treasurer in Charleston, SC is $243,865. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $178,349 to a high of $327,537, with most professionals earning between $209,572 and $287,662.

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What is a City Treasurer?

The City Treasurer is a position of responsibility for a city according to the prevailing laws in that city. The treasurer of a public agency is elected by the voting public or is appointed by the city council or city manager. City treasurers are primarily responsible for managing the revenue and cash flow of the agency, banking, collection, receipt, reporting, custody, investment or disbursement of municipal funds....

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Average Salary Range for City Treasurer in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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287662
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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370725
298858
What is the average salary for City Treasurer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Treasurer in Charleston, SC. The base salary for City Treasurer ranges from $209,572 to $287,662 with the average base salary of $243,865. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $244,580 to $370,725 with the average total cash compensation of $298,858.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $243,865 $209,572 - $287,662
Bonus $54,993 $35,009 - $83,062
Total Pay $298,858 $244,580 - $370,725
* 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.

City Treasurer Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,572 - $287,662 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,572 - $287,662 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $209,263 - $287,238 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $208,645 - $286,390 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $203,812 - $279,756 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $195,138 - $267,851 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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