salary$132,150 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,340per year
Jobs in the area2,050people work this job
Can a software developer afford Charleston?
Cheap. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 19.2% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a software developer in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $132,150 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $80,170 and $213,340.
Can a software developer afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 19.2% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.