Computer and Information Systems Managers pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $222,560 or more. The middle half of computer and information systems managers in Columbia earn between $104,490 and $183,990.
- $87K10th
- $104K25th
- $142KMedian
- $184K75th
- $223K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $153,010 | $12,751 | $73.56 |
| Median | $141,570 | $11,798 | $68.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,490 | $8,708 | $50.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $183,990 | $15,332 | $88.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer and Information Systems Managers pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Computer and information systems managers in Columbia earn 8% less than the South Carolina average ($166,190) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($192,160). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $175,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $153,010 | $141,570 | $87,410 | $222,560 | 990 |
| South Carolina | $166,190 | $160,860 | $95,990 | $233,500 | 4,930 |
| United States | $192,160 | $175,140 | $107,550 | $297,510 | 670,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary after taxes in Columbia
On the average salary of $153,010, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $108,843 a year, or $9,070 a month and $4,186 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for computer and information systems managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $153,010 buys what about $163,364 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 6th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($181,020).
- Charleston$181,020
- Greenville$164,400
- Florence$159,650
- Spartanburg$158,690
- Hilton Head Island$157,930
- Columbia$153,010
- Myrtle Beach$144,220
- Sumter$143,900
All Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries in South Carolina
Highest-paying cities for computer and information systems managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($319,670).
- San Jose, CA$319,670
- San Francisco, CA$249,040
- Seattle, WA$231,400
- New York, NY$224,990
- Boston, MA$220,300
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Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Columbia: questions
How much do computer and information systems managers make an hour in Columbia?
$73.56 an hour on average, and $68.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information systems managers salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information systems managers take-home pay in Columbia?
About $108,843 a year ($9,070 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $153,010.
Do computer and information systems managers earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($192,160).
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 11-3021; area Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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