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Engineer salary in South Carolina, 2026

How much does an Engineer make in South Carolina?

Average base salary

$100,398
12%
below national average
Average $100,398
Low $56,875
High $177,227

The average salary for a engineer is $100,398 per year in South Carolina. 158 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Engineer job openings in South Carolina

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Highest paying companies for Engineer in South Carolina

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Oracle
 
$237,550per year
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Meta
 
$219,068per year
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EY
 
$193,550per year
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Viva Usa
 
$187,387per year
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The Matlen Silver Group, Inc.
 
$167,440per year
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United Global Technologies
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Engineers near South Carolina

  1. Aiken, SC
    $112,216 per year
  2. North Charleston, SC
    $111,281 per year
  3. Charleston, SC
    $106,829 per year
  4. Columbia, SC
    $96,711 per year
  5. Ridgeville, SC
    $92,079 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in South Carolina?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $78,773 per year

Senior Engineer

Job openings
Average $144,903 per year

Entry Level Engineer

Job openings
Average $73,418 per year

Junior Engineer

Job openings
Average $71,562 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $92,134 per year