Prevailing Wage in South Carolina
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 3,431 certified filings in South Carolina
$124,443Median Prevailing Wage
$112,643Avg. Actual Salary
+22%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
3,431Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in South Carolina is $124,443 across 3,431 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 22% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in South Carolina
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 803 | $54,380 |
| Level II | 1,442 | $84,115 |
| Level III | 640 | $106,558 |
| Level IV | 428 | $128,461 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in South Carolina: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 111 | $97,801 | $101,658 |
| Software Engineer | 66 | $100,051 | $107,376 |
| Assistant Professor | 50 | $90,293 | $159,018 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 40 | $116,996 | $125,193 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 36 | $105,184 | $106,595 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 27 | $55,173 | $61,717 |
| Senior Software Developer | 26 | $116,344 | $127,895 |
| Elementary School Teacher | 26 | $45,850 | $54,375 |
| High School Science Teacher | 25 | $47,749 | $63,526 |
| Data Engineer | 24 | $85,589 | $99,730 |
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