Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina

Lieutenant Governor of
South Carolina
Incumbent
Pamela Evette
since January 9, 2019
Style
Term lengthFour years, no limit
Constituting instrumentConstitution of South Carolina
Inaugural holderThomas Broughton (1730)
FormationJanuary 1, 1730
(294 years ago)
 (1730-01-01)
SuccessionFirst
Salary$46,545 annually
WebsiteOfficial website

The lieutenant governor of South Carolina is the second-in-command to the governor of South Carolina. Beyond the responsibility to act or serve as governor in the event of the office's vacancy, the duties of the lieutenant governor are chiefly ceremonial. The current lieutenant governor is Pamela Evette, who took office January 9, 2019.