High-paying software engineering jobs in Columbia

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 32 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $59.86 and $85.03 per hour. Application Developer, Software Engineer and Developer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Columbia, SC.

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Updated Aug 29, 2026
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Columbia, SC
South Carolina
Job openings (Columbia)

Security Architect

Columbia

$85.03 per hour

South Carolina

$82.00 per hour

Senior Software Engineer

Columbia

$138,369 per year

South Carolina

$131,971 per year

Software Engineer

Columbia

$132,823 per year

South Carolina

$117,161 per year

Developer

Columbia

$59.86 per hour

South Carolina

$58.79 per hour

Application Developer

Columbia

$83,826 per year

South Carolina

$90,733 per year

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