Software Developers Salary in South Carolina
Software Developers in South Carolina earn a median of $129,450 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $129,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 13,230
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,010; the top 10% earn over $212,460. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$97,500 median in South Carolina
- Computer Systems Analysts$98,280 median in South Carolina
- Web Developers$78,190 median in South Carolina
- Data Warehousing Specialists$130,000 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$93,640 median in South Carolina
- Database Architects$130,000 median in South Carolina
Software Developers pay in South Carolina
How much do software developers make in South Carolina?
The median is $129,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,010 and the top 10% earn over $212,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.