Web Developer Salary in South Carolina (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Web Developers in South Carolina, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
South Carolina Median
$78,190
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.59
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#32 of 44
710 employed here

How much does a Web Developer make in South Carolina?

A Web Developer working in South Carolina earns a median salary of $78,190 per year, or about $37.59 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $92,650 for this occupation.

Within South Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $52,850 while the top 10% make $125,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,760 and $102,100 a year.

Web Developer salary range in South Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$52,850$25.41
25th percentile (early career)$61,760$29.69
50th percentile (median)$78,190$37.59
75th percentile (experienced)$102,100$49.09
90th percentile (top earners)$125,210$60.20

How South Carolina compares

South Carolina ranks 32nd out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$130,440
2Virginia$128,380
3California$119,570
4District of Columbia$114,690
5Maryland$112,690

Working as a Web Developer in South Carolina

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare South Carolina pay ($78,190) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Web Developer make in South Carolina?
The median Web Developer salary in South Carolina is $78,190 per year, or about $37.59 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,850 at the entry level to $125,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does South Carolina pay compare to the national average?
South Carolina pays Web Developers about 16% less than the national median of $92,650. South Carolina ranks 32nd out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is South Carolina a good state for Web Developers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $78,190 a year. About 710 Web Developers are employed in South Carolina. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in South Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in South Carolina include General Internal Medicine Physician ($359,500), Neurologist ($352,680), Emergency Medicine Physician ($341,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.