Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for software quality assurance analysts and testers is $46.88 an hour ($97,500 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.

$46.88Median hourly pay
$79,990–$108,340Middle half of workers, yearly
1,740People in this job in South Carolina

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($104,300). South Carolina ranks 29th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for software quality assurance analysts and testers in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.07$50,070
25% of workers$38.46$79,990
Half of workers (median)$46.88$97,500
75% of workers$52.09$108,340
90% of workers$65.09$135,390

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston-North Charleston$99,250240
Spartanburg$98,35060
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$96,960210
Columbia$86,320250
Florence$67,43030

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for software quality assurance analysts and testers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 10,700 openings a year (BLS)

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