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Software Developers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Hilton Head Island$138,790
- Charleston$138,730
- Greenville$128,890
- Sumter$126,690
- Columbia$122,260
- Florence$120,970
- Spartanburg$119,340
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $138,790 | $125,760 | $100,000 | $99,864 | 98 |
| Charleston | $138,730 | $132,150 | $101,880 | $99,826 | 101 |
| Greenville | $128,890 | $121,790 | $93,260 | $93,613 | 93 |
| Sumter | $126,690 | $121,880 | $95,840 | $92,224 | 88 |
| Columbia | $122,260 | $123,380 | $90,120 | $89,427 | 94 |
| Florence | $120,970 | $108,460 | $92,630 | $88,596 | 87 |
| Spartanburg | $119,340 | $114,460 | $89,270 | $87,534 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 15-1252.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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