Real Estate Agent in South Carolina

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for SC. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$49,990

trending_down -11.2% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, South Carolina.

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3,900

Jobs (SC)

monitoring Stable

+3.1%

10-yr job growth

payments

$88

Licensing fees

schedule

3-16 weeks

Time to complete

route How to become a real estate agent in South Carolina

To become a licensed Real Estate Agent in South Carolina, individuals must complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education, pass the South Carolina Real Estate Salesperson Exam, and undergo a background check. The licensing body is the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and secure a sponsoring broker after passing the exam to apply for their license. South Carolina offers reciprocity with Georgia and North Carolina, with specific requirements for agents from other states.

bar_chart Salary percentiles

10th percentile (entry) $24,020

25th percentile $38,730

50th (median) $49,990

75th percentile $73,040

90th (experienced) $133,570

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for South Carolina. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist South Carolina requirements

Licensing body	South Carolina Real Estate Commission
State license	Required
Education	90-hour pre-licensing course
Exam	South Carolina Real Estate Salesperson Exam (PSI) ($63)
Application fee	$25
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	10.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A background check and fingerprinting are required. Must be lawfully present and eligible to work in the United States. Must obtain sponsorship from a licensed South Carolina broker after passing the exam and before applying for the license.

Source: South Carolina Real Estate Commission

workspace_premium South Carolina license tiers

South Carolina offers multiple tiers of real estate agent licensing:

Tier	Hours required
Salesperson	N/A
Broker	N/A
Broker-in-Charge	N/A

work_outline Job outlook

10-year growth

+3.1%

Average

Annual openings

36,600

Nationwide per year

Total employment

420,900

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

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balance Is it worth it?

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get certified as a real estate agent in South Carolina? expand_more

The path to real estate agent licensure in South Carolina: complete the required education (90-hour pre-licensing course), pass the South Carolina Real Estate Salesperson Exam (PSI), and submit your application ($25 fee).

Is a real estate agent license required in South Carolina? expand_more

You cannot practice as a real estate agent in South Carolina without a state license from South Carolina Real Estate Commission. The required exam is the South Carolina Real Estate Salesperson Exam (PSI).

How much does a real estate agent make in South Carolina? expand_more

The median real estate agent salary in South Carolina is $49,990 per year. — 11% under the $56,320 national average. The range spans from $24,020 at the entry level to $133,570 for top earners.

How expensive is real estate agent licensing in South Carolina? expand_more

The full cost to enter the field runs about varies, factoring in exam fee ($63) and application fee ($25) and required training.

How long does it take to become a real estate agent in South Carolina? expand_more

Expect to spend 3-16 weeks from start to finish in South Carolina — covering coursework, supervised experience, and examination.

What are the continuing education requirements for real estate agents in South Carolina? expand_more

South Carolina requires 10.0 hours of continuing education every 2.0 years to maintain your real estate agent license.

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