H-1B Salaries in South Carolina
3,126 filings across 50 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in South Carolina is $102,685 — 15% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$102,685
Average
3,126
Filings
50
Cities
$51,342–$205,370
Range
Top Cities in South Carolina
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill | $124,144 | 680 |
| Columbia | $110,013 | 394 |
| Greenville | $110,386 | 292 |
| Indian Land | $129,974 | 172 |
| Charleston | $130,576 | 136 |
| Lexington | $88,313 | 113 |
| Florence | $148,195 | 84 |
| Clemson | $81,053 | 76 |
| Spartanburg | $107,418 | 76 |
| Greer | $117,885 | 74 |
| Lancaster | $157,228 | 62 |
| North Charleston | $89,973 | 61 |
| Greenwood | $116,475 | 53 |
| Tega Cay | $135,935 | 53 |
| Rock Hill | $99,686 | 51 |
Section 2
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CAPGEMINI AMERICA INC | $120,099 | 93 |
| Clemson University | $79,653 | 90 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $107,537 | 90 |
| RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE | $60,247 | 87 |
| Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates | $271,702 | 73 |
| LPL Financial LLC | $153,771 | 72 |
| Lexington County School District One | $62,700 | 54 |
| University of South Carolina | $96,358 | 53 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | $80,722 | 42 |
| ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | $58,843 | 40 |
Top Roles in South Carolina
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $101,989 | 91 |
| Software Engineer | $105,828 | 52 |
| Assistant Professor | $169,609 | 43 |
| Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $107,091 | 29 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $123,171 | 29 |
| Elementary Teacher | $54,397 | 18 |
| Hospitalist | $311,951 | 18 |
| Avp Tech, Software Development | $165,280 | 17 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $61,432 | 17 |
| Architect | $78,997 | 16 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in South Carolina — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.