Technology South Carolina (SC) Rank #39 of 50

QA Engineer Salary in South Carolina

The median qa engineer salary in South Carolina is $78,300 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $90,000.

Median Salary

$78,300

vs National

$-11,700

State Rank

#39 of 50

Cost of Living

89%

QA Engineer Salary in South Carolina by Experience

In South Carolina, an entry-level qa engineer earns around $50,460, while experienced professionals earn up to $117,450 per year. The cost of living index in South Carolina is 89% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$50,460

$-7,540 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$80,040

$-11,960 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$117,450

$-17,550 vs national

Salary Percentiles in South Carolina

Percentile	SC Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$47,850	$55,000	$-7,150
25th Percentile	$62,640	$72,000	$-9,360
Median (50th)	$78,300	$90,000	$-11,700
75th Percentile	$102,660	$118,000	$-15,340
90th Percentile	$123,540	$142,000	$-18,460

QA Engineer Salary by City in South Carolina

The largest employment areas for qa 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

$88,200

Pop. 150,227 · COL 100%

Columbia, SC

$79,200

Pop. 131,674 · COL 90%

Greenville, SC

$81,000

Pop. 72,095 · COL 92%

North Charleston, SC

$83,700

Pop. 115,382 · COL 95%

Mount Pleasant, SC

$92,700

Pop. 94,171 · COL 105%

How to Become a QA Engineer in South Carolina

Education

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

Key Skills

Test AutomationSeleniumJIRASQLAPI TestingAgile

Job Outlook in South Carolina

Nationally, qa engineer employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). South Carolina's demand may vary based on local industry trends.