Tech Salaries in Charleston, SC 2025 -- 43 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Charleston, SC earn a median salary of $132,150, which is 2.8% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Charleston, SC

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer Network Architects	$137,930	$117,490	$160,300	480
Aerospace Engineers	$137,030	$137,030	$170,150	340
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$135,410	$107,060	$136,990	450
Computer Hardware Engineers	$133,430	$105,980	$139,930	270
Software Developers	$132,150	$101,880	$163,700	2,050
Computer Occupations, All Other	$131,600	$105,970	$138,990	1,590
Materials Engineers	$131,080	$109,290	$131,080	200
Database Architects	$129,640	$102,250	$166,570	170
Nuclear Engineers	$129,590	$101,650	$159,780	--
Chemical Engineers	$129,070	$93,340	$145,460	50
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$126,860	$101,880	$136,990	400
Engineers, All Other	$124,250	$103,000	$151,090	420
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$123,090	$58,230	$140,990	--
Industrial Engineers	$110,830	$88,840	$130,900	1,050
Mechanical Engineers	$110,820	$90,050	$133,580	940
Information Security Analysts	$110,310	$85,360	$139,940	450
Electrical Engineers	$110,030	$82,950	$137,340	590
Computer Programmers	$107,770	$99,720	$135,250	160
Operations Research Analysts	$104,220	$79,310	$125,140	340
Computer Systems Analysts	$103,300	$82,100	$128,630	1,620
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$102,880	$78,740	$129,140	240
Landscape Architects	$99,330	$79,110	$130,190	170
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$99,250	$86,120	$127,460	240
Civil Engineers	$98,740	$80,710	$135,150	1,310
Database Administrators	$98,180	$80,410	$125,570	180
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$97,480	$75,570	$124,790	730
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$96,190	$65,400	$131,410	90
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$94,520	$75,490	$102,500	150
Environmental Engineers	$86,670	$67,100	$102,180	120
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$86,370	$68,120	$113,480	520
Web Developers	$82,740	$58,670	$97,020	70
Computer Network Support Specialists	$81,990	$66,390	$112,320	690
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$79,990	$62,660	$86,090	60
Mechanical Drafters	$77,670	$66,930	$99,580	100
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,330	$62,120	$85,270	210
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,090	$58,510	$91,020	70
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$71,160	$71,160	$82,210	410
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$68,460	$57,730	$79,320	260
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$64,290	$57,110	$92,340	40
Surveyors	$63,680	$54,990	$90,280	220
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$55,990	$48,260	$78,600	370
Computer User Support Specialists	$52,590	$46,330	$73,300	1,720
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$47,880	$39,930	$61,340	200

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Charleston, SC?

The highest paying tech jobs in Charleston, SC are Computer Network Architects ($137,930 median), Aerospace Engineers ($137,030 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($135,410 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Charleston, SC?

Software developers in Charleston, SC earn a median salary of $132,150, with salaries ranging from $101,880 at the 25th percentile to $163,700 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 2,050 software developers are employed in the area.