Computer Programmer Salary in South Carolina
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$103,474
across 11 metros
vs National Avg
+8.4%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
11
10 above national avg
Highest Metro
$113,339
Columbia
All metro areas in South Carolina
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11 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SCSC | $72K | $93K | $113K | $134K | $113K |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SCSC | $65K | $88K | $110K | $133K | $111K |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSC | $66K | $88K | $109K | $131K | $109K |
| Florence, SCSC | $65K | $86K | $108K | $130K | $108K |
| Sumter, SCSC | $65K | $86K | $108K | $130K | $108K |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SCSC | $63K | $83K | $103K | $123K | $103K |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSC | $59K | $78K | $98K | $118K | $99K |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SCSC | $61K | $80K | $98K | $117K | $98K |
| Spartanburg, SCSC | $58K | $78K | $97K | $117K | $97K |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSC | $58K | $78K | $97K | $116K | $97K |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SCSC | $57K | $75K | $94K | $112K | $94K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.