How much does a Senior Computer Engineer make in Charleston, SC?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Computer Engineer in Charleston, SC is $151,394. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $131,861 to $169,141, with most professionals earning between $114,078 and $185,298.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Computer Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $114,078 Charleston,SC February 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $131,861 Charleston,SC February 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $151,394 Charleston,SC February 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $169,141 Charleston,SC February 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $185,298 Charleston,SC February 01, 2025
25% $131,861 10% $114,078 90% $185,298 75% $169,141 $151,394 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Computer Engineer ?

A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, software practitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs. Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated....

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Job Openings for Senior Computer Engineer in Charleston, SC

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    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Computer Engineer

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Senior Computer Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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169141
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
137007
185140
159954
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Computer Engineer in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Senior Computer Engineer ranges from $131,861 to $169,141 with the average base salary of $151,394. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $137,007 to $185,140 with the average total cash compensation of $159,954.
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