Software Developers salary
in Columbia, SC
Software Developers in the Columbia, SC metro earn a median of $123,380 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 5% below the SC statewide median of $129,450. It ranks #152 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,070 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN COLUMBIA · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Columbia?
The BLS median is $123,380 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,070 jobs pay between $90,120 and $148,230. The 10th percentile is $70,950 and the 90th is $172,460.
Is Columbia a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 5% below the SC statewide median of $129,450. It ranks #152 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Columbia?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Capgemini America ($126,085), Sanctityinternational ($88,950). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.