Computer Programmers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for computer programmers is $47.95 an hour ($99,740 a year). About 790 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,390). South Carolina ranks 16th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.35 | $63,130 |
| 25% of workers | $36.99 | $76,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.95 | $99,740 |
| 75% of workers | $58.04 | $120,730 |
| 90% of workers | $65.02 | $135,250 |
Computer Programmers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $107,770 | 160 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $99,520 | 130 |
| Columbia | $98,490 | 190 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $91,180 | 30 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,450 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $52,080 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,280 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $92,520 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $76,790 |
| Computer Network Architects | $134,990 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,500 |
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