Is City of Charleston hiring right now?

Yes. City of Charleston has 103 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.

How much does City of Charleston pay?

Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at City of Charleston is $52k a year, and the highest is $163k.

Who leads City of Charleston?

John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor, is at the top of City of Charleston's org chart.

How do I apply for a job at City of Charleston?

Pick a role on City of Charleston's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on City of Charleston's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.

City of Charleston jobs and careers

As of October 29, 2026, City of Charleston has 103 open roles.

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103Open roles

3Posted in the last 7 days

$52kAverage listed base pay

$163kHighest listed base pay

About City of Charleston

The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Consulting Government Non Profit Office Administration Professional Services

Employees: 1,001 to 5,000

Leadership

The top of City of Charleston's org chart, with how many people report into each leader.

John J. Tecklenburg

Mayor

24 reports

Sarah Myers

Finance Director

7 reports

Wes Ratterree

Chief Information Officer

5 reports

Richard Jerue

Senior Advisor to the Mayor

Dale Morris

Chief Resilience Officer

1 report

Deja Knight McMillan

Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

3 reports

Rod Blackstone

Deputy Mayor

Janet Schumacher

ADA/Mayor's Office on Aging Coordinator

Jamie Roper

Mayor's Office on Aging Coordinator

Open roles at City of Charleston 103

City of Charleston jobs: common questions

Is City of Charleston hiring right now?: Yes. City of Charleston has 103 open roles listed as of October 29, 2026.
How much does City of Charleston pay?: Across open roles that list pay, the average advertised base salary at City of Charleston is $52k a year, and the highest is $163k.
Who leads City of Charleston?: John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor, is at the top of City of Charleston's org chart.
How do I apply for a job at City of Charleston?: Pick a role on City of Charleston's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on City of Charleston's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.