Computer Programmers Salary in South Carolina

Computer programmers in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $115,960 a year) and the least in Myrtle Beach ($93,760), across the 4 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $100,720 and the median at $99,740 for 790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$115,960
Greenville$103,550
Columbia$97,940
Myrtle Beach$93,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$115,960	$107,770	$99,720	$85,332	101
Greenville	$103,550	$99,520	$76,620	$77,248	93
Columbia	$97,940	$98,490	$73,990	$73,594	94
Myrtle Beach	$93,760	$91,180	$72,420	$70,889	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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 15-1251.
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.

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