Data Scientists pay range in Hilton Head Island
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $150,780 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Hilton Head Island earn between $71,410 and $123,790.
- $56K10th
- $71K25th
- $94KMedian
- $124K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,560 | $8,297 | $47.87 |
| Median | $93,930 | $7,828 | $45.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,410 | $5,951 | $34.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,790 | $10,316 | $59.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Hilton Head Island vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Data scientists in Hilton Head Island earn 3% less than the South Carolina average ($102,830) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $99,560 | $93,930 | $55,600 | $150,780 | 60 |
| South Carolina | $102,830 | $91,990 | $61,600 | $156,000 | 3,750 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Hilton Head Island
On the average salary of $99,560, a single filer in Hilton Head Island takes home about $74,649 a year, or $6,221 a month and $2,871 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hilton Head Island a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hilton Head Island area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.0), so the average $99,560 buys what about $101,574 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hilton Head Island ($43,850). A typical home costs $527,324, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other South Carolina cities
Hilton Head Island ranks 2nd of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Myrtle Beach pays the most ($103,560).
- Myrtle Beach$103,560
- Hilton Head Island$99,560
- Greenville$97,450
- Spartanburg$95,360
- Columbia$94,360
- Florence$83,160
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Hilton Head Island: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Hilton Head Island?
$47.87 an hour on average, and $45.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Hilton Head Island?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Hilton Head Island?
About $74,649 a year ($6,221 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,560.
Do data scientists earn more in Hilton Head Island than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC (25940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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