Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 430+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$126,980
$61.048/hr
vs National Average
$133,027
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $161K
430 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Computer and Information Research Scientist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,200 |
| 25th percentile | $101,880 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $126,980 |
| 75th percentile | $136,990 |
| 90th percentile | $161,180 |
Historical Salary Trend — Computer and Information Research Scientist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $113,440 |
| 2023 | $114,400 |
| 2024 | $120,970 |
| 2025 | $126,980 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $113,440 | $120,162 |
| 2023 | $114,400 | $127,853 |
| 2024 | $120,970 | $131,937 |
| 2025 | $126,980 | $133,027 |