Software Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 6K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$104,330
$50.159/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $160K
6K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,410 |
| 25th percentile | $75,020 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $104,330 |
| 75th percentile | $134,430 |
| 90th percentile | $159,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,220 |
| 2023 | $104,920 |
| 2024 | $104,330 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,220 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $104,920 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $104,330 | $101,746 |