SCAvg COL: 954 cities tracked
South Carolina Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 4 cities in South Carolina. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
4
Avg COL index
95
State income tax
6.5%
Total population
466K
Top paying jobs in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $264K | $377K | $518K | $660K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $283K | $368K | $452K | $547K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $273K | $358K | $443K | $528K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $264K | $358K | $471K | $613K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $263K | $342K | $439K | $558K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $239K | $314K | $408K | $525K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $233K | $308K | $401K | $518K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $230K | $302K | $392K | $504K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $223K | $293K | $383K | $495K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $216K | $279K | $356K | $455K | +6% |
Cities in South Carolina
Accounting salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $197K | $258K | $333K | $422K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $155K | $202K | $258K | $328K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $122K | $158K | $202K | $253K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $70K | $96K | $129K | $164K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $61K | $83K | $111K | $145K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $54K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $52K | $70K | $94K | $127K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $42K | $56K | $73K | $92K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $91K | $123K | $163K | $213K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $58K | $79K | $107K | $145K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $61K | $79K | $104K | $138K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $54K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $51K | $70K | $95K | $129K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $51K | $67K | $91K | $126K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $48K | $65K | $89K | $119K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $110K | $145K | $186K | $242K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $73K | $98K | $129K | $166K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $67K | $89K | $119K | $157K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $67K | $89K | $117K | $149K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $61K | $82K | $110K | $145K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $54K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $51K | $70K | $95K | $129K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $161K | $211K | $272K | $352K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $127K | $164K | $211K | $272K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $80K | $113K | $164K | $234K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $68K | $92K | $127K | $169K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $61K | $89K | $136K | $197K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $54K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $49K | $70K | $101K | $145K | +2% |
Business salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $233K | $308K | $401K | $518K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $202K | $270K | $354K | $459K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $197K | $261K | $339K | $439K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $186K | $246K | $321K | $417K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $145K | $220K | $356K | $581K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $155K | $208K | $277K | $366K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $136K | $197K | $289K | $431K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $136K | $197K | $300K | $450K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $139K | $183K | $236K | $305K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $111K | $148K | $197K | $261K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $101K | $133K | $173K | $223K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $98K | $129K | $167K | $214K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $75K | $108K | $152K | $211K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $73K | $103K | $143K | $188K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $70K | $101K | $143K | $197K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $73K | $101K | $131K | $167K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $73K | $101K | $133K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $70K | $98K | $131K | $169K | +2.9% |
| Sales Manager | $68K | $98K | $143K | $202K | +3.5% |
| Brand Manager | $68K | $92K | $124K | $161K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $64K | $92K | $127K | $169K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $68K | $92K | $124K | $159K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $64K | $89K | $120K | $158K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $64K | $89K | $122K | $161K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $58K | $80K | $105K | $136K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $52K | $73K | $105K | $152K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $52K | $70K | $94K | $122K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $49K | $64K | $83K | $105K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $45K | $61K | $83K | $113K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $45K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $39K | $53K | $70K | $94K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $39K | $53K | $68K | $86K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $136K | $183K | $242K | $319K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $89K | $120K | $158K | $208K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $52K | $70K | $94K | $127K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $49K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $49K | $68K | $92K | $124K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $42K | $58K | $77K | $101K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $36K | $49K | $64K | $83K | +18% |
| Budtender | $26K | $34K | $43K | $54K | +14% |
Construction salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $153K | $201K | $261K | $336K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $112K | $147K | $190K | $244K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $74K | $99K | $131K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $74K | $99K | $131K | $169K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $59K | $80K | $104K | $135K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $59K | $78K | $99K | $128K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $55K | $74K | $97K | $123K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $52K | $68K | $87K | $112K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $49K | $64K | $83K | $109K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $49K | $64K | $83K | $109K | +5% |
| Plumber | $49K | $64K | $85K | $112K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $45K | $59K | $76K | $97K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $45K | $59K | $76K | $97K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $45K | $59K | $78K | $102K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $40K | $53K | $70K | $90K | +4% |
| Welder | $36K | $47K | $61K | $78K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $75K | $103K | $133K | $170K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $66K | $92K | $124K | $163K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $48K | $66K | $90K | $124K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $44K | $62K | $90K | $133K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $44K | $62K | $87K | $124K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $41K | $57K | $78K | $106K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $35K | $57K | $96K | $170K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $41K | $55K | $75K | $101K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $39K | $53K | $72K | $94K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $39K | $53K | $73K | $99K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $35K | $48K | $66K | $94K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $29K | $42K | $62K | $92K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $183K | $234K | $300K | $384K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $169K | $225K | $291K | $375K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $145K | $183K | $230K | $286K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $131K | $164K | $202K | $248K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $117K | $152K | $188K | $233K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $108K | $139K | $173K | $216K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $83K | $108K | $139K | $173K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $70K | $92K | $120K | $152K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $54K | $73K | $96K | $122K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $264K | $377K | $518K | $660K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $188K | $264K | $358K | $471K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $170K | $240K | $330K | $434K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $58K | $75K | $92K | $111K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $42K | $57K | $74K | $92K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $33K | $41K | $52K | $64K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $77K | $96K | $117K | $143K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $68K | $89K | $114K | $145K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $61K | $84K | $122K | $178K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $54K | $71K | $92K | $117K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $52K | $68K | $86K | $111K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $45K | $61K | $79K | $101K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $42K | $58K | $77K | $98K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $45K | $58K | $75K | $94K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $45K | $58K | $75K | $94K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $38K | $49K | $64K | $81K | +3% |
Energy salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $103K | $138K | $179K | $231K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $73K | $98K | $129K | $163K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $58K | $79K | $104K | $135K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $45K | $56K | $71K | $91K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $39K | $48K | $63K | $82K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $103K | $135K | $175K | $224K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $89K | $117K | $147K | $185K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $84K | $114K | $147K | $185K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $75K | $101K | $131K | $166K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $73K | $98K | $127K | $159K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $73K | $97K | $125K | $157K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $67K | $91K | $119K | $151K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $67K | $91K | $119K | $151K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $67K | $91K | $119K | $151K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $67K | $90K | $116K | $147K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $67K | $90K | $116K | $145K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $65K | $89K | $114K | $145K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $63K | $86K | $112K | $142K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $65K | $86K | $112K | $142K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $63K | $84K | $110K | $140K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $63K | $84K | $110K | $140K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $61K | $82K | $107K | $138K | +3% |
Finance salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $164K | $234K | $338K | $488K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $113K | $169K | $263K | $422K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $117K | $161K | $216K | $300K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $108K | $155K | $225K | $356K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $108K | $152K | $211K | $300K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $103K | $148K | $211K | $328K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $98K | $131K | $171K | $220K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $89K | $127K | $173K | $244K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $89K | $120K | $155K | $197K | +3% |
| Actuary | $89K | $117K | $152K | $192K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $68K | $92K | $122K | $161K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $54K | $89K | $139K | $216K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $64K | $89K | $122K | $169K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $64K | $86K | $114K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $58K | $77K | $98K | $122K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $52K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $54K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $45K | $68K | $101K | $152K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $49K | $66K | $86K | $113K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $36K | $45K | $56K | $71K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $164K | $220K | $291K | $384K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $120K | $158K | $204K | $267K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $77K | $105K | $141K | $186K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $73K | $98K | $131K | $171K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $68K | $92K | $124K | $164K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $54K | $77K | $105K | $143K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $42K | $61K | $86K | $127K | +18% |
Government salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $64K | $87K | $113K | $146K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $59K | $77K | $99K | $128K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $52K | $77K | $109K | $146K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $57K | $76K | $96K | $123K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $55K | $74K | $96K | $125K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $45K | $61K | $83K | $109K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $40K | $55K | $74K | $96K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $38K | $52K | $68K | $87K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $283K | $368K | $452K | $547K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $273K | $358K | $443K | $528K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $264K | $358K | $471K | $613K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $184K | $234K | $302K | $396K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $184K | $234K | $292K | $377K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $139K | $170K | $212K | $273K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $106K | $130K | $158K | $198K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $111K | $124K | $139K | $156K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $102K | $123K | $146K | $174K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $94K | $114K | $137K | $165K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $68K | $98K | $132K | $174K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $74K | $92K | $115K | $141K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $68K | $90K | $118K | $153K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $71K | $90K | $108K | $132K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $68K | $85K | $104K | $127K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $68K | $85K | $104K | $124K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $64K | $80K | $99K | $121K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $61K | $77K | $98K | $123K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $55K | $68K | $85K | $106K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $49K | $64K | $81K | $102K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $42K | $55K | $68K | $85K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $40K | $53K | $68K | $85K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $40K | $52K | $66K | $83K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $36K | $47K | $61K | $77K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $49K | $68K | $92K | $127K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $49K | $64K | $86K | $120K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $39K | $54K | $77K | $108K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $39K | $53K | $69K | $92K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $33K | $43K | $58K | $80K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $148K | $192K | $248K | $319K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $111K | $145K | $188K | $239K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $77K | $103K | $136K | $176K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $54K | $73K | $98K | $129K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $42K | $58K | $77K | $98K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $36K | $54K | $83K | $122K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $126K | $173K | $231K | $317K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $107K | $163K | $261K | $420K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $93K | $135K | $185K | $247K | +5% |
| Judge | $89K | $126K | $170K | $224K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $89K | $121K | $159K | $205K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $73K | $119K | $194K | $326K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $39K | $52K | $69K | $89K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $202K | $263K | $342K | $436K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $164K | $214K | $277K | $356K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $139K | $180K | $233K | $295K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $111K | $145K | $188K | $242K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $83K | $111K | $145K | $186K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $68K | $92K | $124K | $159K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $58K | $80K | $108K | $139K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $54K | $73K | $98K | $129K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $49K | $66K | $89K | $117K | +6% |
Media salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $136K | $179K | $234K | $307K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $90K | $121K | $161K | $209K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $39K | $60K | $96K | $161K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $41K | $57K | $81K | $112K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $39K | $57K | $81K | $115K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $35K | $53K | $90K | $170K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $35K | $50K | $75K | $117K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $32K | $44K | $62K | $90K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $83K | $111K | $146K | $188K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $83K | $111K | $149K | $198K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $49K | $64K | $83K | $108K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $45K | $58K | $77K | $102K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $40K | $55K | $74K | $96K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $40K | $53K | $70K | $92K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $36K | $47K | $61K | $80K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $57K | $78K | $109K | $152K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $48K | $65K | $88K | $120K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $44K | $57K | $74K | $94K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $35K | $46K | $59K | $76K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $35K | $46K | $60K | $77K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $52K | $90K | $154K | $261K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $59K | $84K | $114K | $154K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $49K | $68K | $93K | $125K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $46K | $62K | $84K | $112K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $36K | $59K | $100K | $171K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $66K | $94K | $128K | $176K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $57K | $78K | $106K | $139K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $48K | $66K | $90K | $119K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $39K | $57K | $84K | $127K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $39K | $53K | $72K | $96K | +2% |
Science salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $98K | $132K | $170K | $213K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $73K | $104K | $142K | $186K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $67K | $91K | $123K | $163K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $63K | $84K | $110K | $142K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $58K | $82K | $114K | $151K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $58K | $82K | $110K | $145K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $61K | $82K | $107K | $138K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $54K | $75K | $101K | $132K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $51K | $73K | $98K | $131K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $51K | $71K | $93K | $123K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $45K | $58K | $75K | $95K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $136K | $183K | $248K | $342K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $42K | $73K | $136K | $281K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $49K | $66K | $89K | $120K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $45K | $61K | $83K | $111K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $39K | $52K | $68K | $86K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $36K | $52K | $73K | $108K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $33K | $47K | $68K | $101K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $30K | $42K | $61K | $89K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $202K | $267K | $347K | $445K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $155K | $202K | $261K | $333K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $111K | $145K | $188K | $239K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $73K | $98K | $129K | $164K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $58K | $77K | $101K | $129K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $54K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $52K | $68K | $89K | $114K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $39K | $58K | $83K | $117K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $263K | $342K | $439K | $558K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $239K | $314K | $408K | $525K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $230K | $302K | $392K | $504K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $223K | $293K | $383K | $495K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $216K | $279K | $356K | $455K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $197K | $255K | $328K | $420K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $188K | $242K | $308K | $392K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $183K | $239K | $311K | $401K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $158K | $202K | $255K | $323K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $152K | $195K | $248K | $317K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $139K | $180K | $233K | $298K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $122K | $164K | $211K | $272K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $122K | $159K | $202K | $248K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $117K | $158K | $202K | $258K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $117K | $158K | $202K | $255K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $113K | $152K | $195K | $248K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $113K | $148K | $188K | $234K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $108K | $143K | $183K | $230K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $108K | $143K | $180K | $223K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $103K | $141K | $183K | $234K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $103K | $139K | $178K | $225K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $98K | $131K | $167K | $202K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $94K | $129K | $164K | $206K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $94K | $127K | $161K | $202K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $92K | $124K | $158K | $197K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $89K | $122K | $155K | $197K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $84K | $117K | $150K | $188K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $84K | $117K | $152K | $192K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $83K | $113K | $145K | $183K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $84K | $113K | $145K | $183K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $83K | $111K | $143K | $183K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $80K | $108K | $139K | $173K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $80K | $108K | $141K | $178K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $83K | $108K | $136K | $169K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $80K | $105K | $133K | $167K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $77K | $105K | $136K | $173K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $73K | $98K | $127K | $159K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $70K | $94K | $122K | $155K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $68K | $93K | $122K | $155K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $68K | $92K | $124K | $161K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $66K | $89K | $117K | $148K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $58K | $81K | $105K | $133K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $56K | $77K | $101K | $131K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $54K | $74K | $96K | $122K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $39K | $54K | $71K | $92K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $98K | $150K | $220K | $309K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $68K | $92K | $122K | $158K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $58K | $77K | $101K | $131K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $54K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $39K | $49K | $64K | $83K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in South Carolina
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $132K | $179K | $240K | $320K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $83K | $113K | $156K | $207K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $71K | $96K | $130K | $172K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $45K | $61K | $80K | $102K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $42K | $58K | $80K | $108K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $30K | $40K | $51K | $64K | +6.5% |
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South Carolina has an average COL index of 95. Factor in the 6.5% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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South Carolina has 4 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 466K. Average COL index: 95 vs US baseline of 100 — salaries go ~5% further than national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for South Carolina regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.