Engineers, All Other pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $188,120 or more. The middle half of other engineers in Charleston earn between $103,000 and $151,090.
- $79K10th
- $103K25th
- $124KMedian
- $151K75th
- $188K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $125,260 | $10,438 | $60.22 |
| Median | $124,250 | $10,354 | $59.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,000 | $8,583 | $49.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $151,090 | $12,591 | $72.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engineers, All Other pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Other engineers in Charleston earn 5% more than the South Carolina average ($119,130) and about the same as the U.S. average ($125,330). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $122,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $125,260 | $124,250 | $79,310 | $188,120 | 420 |
| South Carolina | $119,130 | $110,490 | $65,240 | $180,960 | 1,280 |
| United States | $125,330 | $122,930 | $66,810 | $189,950 | 154,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineers, All Other salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $125,260, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $91,321 a year, or $7,610 a month and $3,512 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for other engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $125,260 buys what about $124,066 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineers, All Other salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 5 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$125,260
- Greenville$115,670
- Columbia$115,320
- Spartanburg$98,190
- Florence$94,770
Highest-paying cities for other engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($171,140).
- San Jose, CA$171,140
- San Francisco, CA$162,570
- Charlottesville, VA$151,940
- Albuquerque, NM$151,910
- Lexington Park, MD$151,780
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Engineers, All Other salary in Charleston: questions
How much do other engineers make an hour in Charleston?
$60.22 an hour on average, and $59.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other engineers salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other engineers take-home pay in Charleston?
About $91,321 a year ($7,610 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $125,260.
Do other engineers earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($125,330).
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 17-2199; area Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.