Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in South Carolina
Computer and Information Systems Managers in South Carolina have a median of $160,860 a year, below the national $175,140 (−8%); the state ranks 30th of 51 states by median. Computer and Information Systems Managers earn 3.5 times the median across all occupations in South Carolina ($46,490). Every neighbouring state pays more: Georgia and North Carolina range from $172,860 in North Carolina to $173,940 in Georgia. South Carolina employs 4,930 computer and information systems managers, 2.14 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.50 means it is less common in South Carolina than nationally.
South Carolina vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| South Carolina | Hourly | $46.15 | $58.44 | $77.34 | $96.39 | $112.26 | $79.90 | 4,930 | 2.14 | 0.50 |
| Annual | $95,990 | $121,560 | $160,860 | $200,480 | $233,500 | $166,190 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $51.71 | $66.38 | $84.20 | $106.12 | $143.03 | $92.39 | 670,570 | – | – |
| Annual | $107,550 | $138,060 | $175,140 | $220,730 | $297,510 | $192,160 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 30th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.50
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.14
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of South Carolina's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in South Carolina
10 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching South Carolina publish a row for computer and information systems managers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $85.02 | $176,840 | $119,750 | $305,560 | 8,120 | 5.98 | 1.39 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $80.29 | $167,000 | $97,180 | $287,170 | 940 | 2.38 | 0.55 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $77.49 | $161,180 | $97,620 | $228,700 | 870 | 1.99 | 0.46 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $77.34 | $160,860 | $109,050 | $222,680 | 430 | 1.84 | 0.43 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $76.28 | $158,660 | $100,150 | $228,760 | 250 | 1.54 | 0.36 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $69.71 | $144,990 | $81,530 | $243,290 | 60 | 0.71 | 0.16 |
| Columbia, SC | $68.06 | $141,570 | $87,410 | $222,560 | 990 | 2.51 | 0.58 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $67.40 | $140,200 | $75,900 | $212,920 | 100 | 0.66 | 0.15 |
| Florence, SC | $66.40 | $138,120 | $99,620 | $260,320 | 140 | 1.56 | 0.36 |
| Sumter, SC | $66.20 | $137,690 | $78,170 | $209,290 | 40 | 1.22 | 0.28 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $67.15 | $139,660 | $100,940 | $209,370 | 100 | 1.09 | 0.25 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $62.80 | $130,620 | $92,180 | $192,590 | 50 | 0.70 | 0.16 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $53.60 | $111,490 | $86,760 | $210,820 | 50 | 0.91 | 0.21 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $77.34 | $160,860 | 4,930 | 0.50 |
| Georgia | $83.63 | $173,940 | 18,560 | 0.88 |
| North Carolina | $83.11 | $172,860 | 25,650 | 1.20 |
See the national page for Computer and Information Systems Managers (every state ranked) and the South Carolina wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS South Carolina estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.