South Carolina's Budget Passes with a Big Raise in Lawmaker Pay

S.C. budget passed - Lawmaker pay raise included

COLUMBIA — The South Carolina General Assembly likely met for the last time this year Wednesday, easily passing a budget that included what is effectively an $18,000-a-year raise for all of its members.

South Carolina boosts lawmaker pay in 2026 budget

Members of the South Carolina General Assembly are one step closer to a major pay raise after approving their 2026 budget, which includes a provision to more than double their salaries. Lawmakers currently make $1,000 a month and have not…

South Carolina’s budget passes with a sizeable raise in lawmaker pay

The South Carolina General Assembly met on Wednesday, easily passing a budget that included what is effectively an $18,000-a-year raise for all of its members.

SC legislators pass $14.7B spending plan despite concerns over legislators’ pay raise

Rep. Brandon Guffey, R-Rock Hill, and Sen. Wes Climer, R-Rock Hill, speak on the South Carolina House floor during a joint session of the General Assembly Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Guffey and Climer both opposed an increase in legislator pay included in the state budget. (Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — South Carolina legislators sent their final budget plan to Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday despite complaints from some legislators …

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Lawmakers easily passed South Carolina's proposed 2026 budget Wednesday despite reservations from some over a proposal to bump in-district expenses for state legislators. Gov. McMaster said he would keep the pay increases in the budget.

South Carolina's budget passes with a big raise in lawmaker pay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina General Assembly likely met for the last time this year Wednesday, easily passing a budget that included what is effectively an $18,000-a-year raise for all of its members.