Software Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 4K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$112,260
$53.971/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
+5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $166K
4K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,840 |
| 25th percentile | $80,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $112,260 |
| 75th percentile | $136,990 |
| 90th percentile | $165,640 |
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineer in South Carolina
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in South Carolina — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capgemini America Inc | 7 | $112,200 |
| 2 | LPL Financial LLC | 4 | $135,731 |
| 3 | Coforge Limited | 3 | $102,669 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,220 |
| 2023 | $104,920 |
| 2024 | $104,330 |
| 2025 | $112,260 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,220 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $104,920 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $104,330 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $112,260 | $106,671 |