Program Developer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Program Developer make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Program Developer in Columbia, SC is $68,801. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,179 to a high of $85,979, with most professionals earning between $61,147 and $77,793.

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Provide extra needed assistance in learning how to do well in a new job including information about commuting to work, getting oriented to the worksite, understanding performance expectations and compensation.

September 17, 2022

Demonstrated ability using academic technology and technology-enhanced teaching strategies as well as knowledge of software, network, operating systems, various coding languages, and online learning and enrollment platforms.

March 02, 2023

Active participation/leadership in a professional, community or academic organization.

March 20, 2023

Collect information directly from staff and program supervisors necessary to compile required reports.

April 03, 2023

Assists in developing flyers, brochures and other methods to advertise job placement activities and distributes or coordinates distribution of such materials at meetings.

April 04, 2023

Works as a member of the total staff/team, integrating life skills learning with site learning and academic learning as appropriate and ensuring the other staff are informed about issues and needs of the participants.

April 18, 2023

Collaborate daily with team members to emphasize the importance of the program schedule to be successful in implementing on time, with in cost, and at the required quality targets.

April 24, 2023

Participate in professional development, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions as well as connect to professional development offerings from other departments.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Program Developer in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

61147

77793

68801

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

61217

78366

68845

What is the average salary for Program Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Developer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Program Developer ranges from $61,147 to $77,793 with the average base salary of $68,801. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,217 to $78,366 with the average total cash compensation of $68,845.

View Average Salary for Program Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,801	$61,147 - $77,793
Bonus	$43	$70 - $573
Total Pay	$68,845	$61,217 - $78,366

* 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.

Program Developer Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,984 - $75,040	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,543 - $78,297	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,927 - $82,602	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,459 - $75,645	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,728 - $78,531	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,364 - $79,340	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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