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Software Developer Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$129,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.24/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
13,230
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$138,081 #7 of 50

Software Developer pay in South Carolina, explained

Software developers in South Carolina earn a median of $129,450 per year ($62.24 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $76,010, while the most experienced software developers reach about $212,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $129,450 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $129,450 is worth about $138,081 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #7 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,010
$36.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$129,450
$62.24/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$212,460
$102.14/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $129,450 $138,081
North Carolina $134,710 $142,813 −$5,260
Georgia $131,010 $136,054 −$1,560

Software Developer in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do software developers make in South Carolina?

Software developers in South Carolina earn a median of $129,450 per year ($62.24 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay software developers well?

At $129,450, South Carolina pays 5% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 13,230 work in the state.

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