GIS Programmer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a GIS Programmer make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a GIS Programmer in Columbia, SC is $62,275. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,051 to $70,680, with most professionals earning between $48,473 and $78,333.

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What does a GIS Programmer do?

Common responsibilities of a GIS Programmer

Adhere to government security standards when building out content that includes sensitive data.

November 15, 2022

Manage and assist in projects as needed, including projects with partner organizations.

November 26, 2022

Participates in the planning, development, maintenance, training and operation of computerized applications and products.

November 28, 2022

Designs and prepares test data and materials for proper system and user testing of computer programs.

January 31, 2023

Performs or directs revisions, repairs, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.

February 25, 2023

Works on the development of new systems, upgrades and enhancements to existing systems and ensure systems are in compliance with approved standards.

March 15, 2023

Demonstrate knowledge working with variety of geospatial datasets from sources within and external to the federal government.

March 22, 2023

Develop GIS services supporting flood inundation mapping, excessive rainfall products, and quantitative precipitation forecasts for the initial release of the GIS viewer.

April 23, 2023

Assist with coordinating data integration and data management activities related to national, regional, and local asset management data requirements.

May 05, 2023

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Average Salary Range for GIS Programmer in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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55051

70680

62275

Average Total Cash Compensation

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56042

72989

63539

What is the average salary for GIS Programmer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of GIS Programmer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for GIS Programmer ranges from $55,051 to $70,680 with the average base salary of $62,275. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,042 to $72,989 with the average total cash compensation of $63,539.

View Average Salary for GIS Programmer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,275	$55,051 - $70,680
Bonus	$1,264	$992 - $2,309
Total Pay	$63,539	$56,042 - $72,989

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

GIS Programmer Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,103 - $68,179	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,407 - $71,138	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,453 - $75,049	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,530 - $68,728	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,573 - $71,351	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,146 - $72,086	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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