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Network Engineer Salary in South Carolina

The median network engineer salary in South Carolina is $80,040 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $92,000.

Median Salary

$80,040

vs National

$-11,960

State Rank

#39 of 50

Cost of Living

89%

Network Engineer Salary in South Carolina by Experience

In South Carolina, an entry-level network engineer earns around $52,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $120,060 per year. The cost of living index in South Carolina is 89% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$52,200

$-7,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$81,780

$-12,220 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$120,060

$-17,940 vs national

Salary Percentiles in South Carolina

Percentile	SC Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$48,720	$56,000	$-7,280
25th Percentile	$64,380	$74,000	$-9,620
Median (50th)	$80,040	$92,000	$-11,960
75th Percentile	$102,660	$118,000	$-15,340
90th Percentile	$126,150	$145,000	$-18,850

Network Engineer Salary by City in South Carolina

The largest employment areas for network engineers in South Carolina include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and North Charleston. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Charleston, SC

$90,160

Pop. 150,227 · COL 100%

Columbia, SC

$80,960

Pop. 131,674 · COL 90%

Greenville, SC

$82,800

Pop. 72,095 · COL 92%

North Charleston, SC

$85,560

Pop. 115,382 · COL 95%

Mount Pleasant, SC

$94,760

Pop. 94,171 · COL 105%

How to Become a Network Engineer in South Carolina

Education

Most network engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. South Carolina has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook in South Carolina

Nationally, network engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). South Carolina's demand may vary based on local industry trends.