How much does a software developer make in South Carolina?
$129,500a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in South Carolina. That is $62.24 an hour or $10,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.24
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,010Median: $129,500Highest 10%: $212,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,010 | $36.54 | |
| 25th | $95,750 | $46.03 | |
| Median | $129,500 | $62.24 | |
| 75th | $167,800 | $80.65 | |
| 90th | $212,500 | $102.14 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $135,900 |
| Charleston, SC | $132,200 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $125,800 |
| Columbia, SC | $123,400 |
| Sumter, SC | $121,900 |
| Greenville, SC | $121,800 |
| Augusta, GA | $119,800 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $114,500 |
| Florence, SC | $108,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 20. Rhode Island | $130,600 |
| 21. Minnesota | $130,100 |
| 22. Arizona | $129,700 |
| 23. South Carolina | $129,500 |
| 24. Nevada | $128,800 |
| 25. Utah | $128,800 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $126,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $62.24 ($129,500 a year).
Do software developers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $129,500 against $136,000 nationally, 5% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for software developer pay?
South Carolina ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays software developers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $135,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.