Insurance Agent — Life & Health License Cost in South Carolina
Documented L&H Agent license fees for South Carolina are not published in this dataset, so the total cost varies. Check the current fee schedule with South Carolina Department of Insurance before budgeting.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
L&H Agent license cost — South Carolina at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | Varies — check the board |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | Not published |
| BLS median annual wage | $52,770 (insurance sales agents) |
Official source: South Carolina Department of Insurance ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for insurance sales agents is $52,770. Actual local earnings vary widely by market and experience — use the career ROI tool to model your own numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a L&H Agent license cost in South Carolina?
Documented fees for South Carolina are not published in this dataset — check South Carolina Department of Insurance for the current fee schedule.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in South Carolina?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does L&H Agent training cost in South Carolina?
Training-hour requirements for South Carolina are not published here — ask South Carolina Department of Insurance for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a L&H Agent license in South Carolina worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for insurance sales agents is $52,770. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your L&H Agent licensing in South Carolina
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with South Carolina Department of Insurance and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).