Tech Lead Salary in Columbia, SC

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How much does a Tech Lead make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tech Lead in Columbia, SC is $114,415. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $87,017 to a high of $148,849, with most professionals earning between $100,074 and $132,439.

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Tech Lead Salary By Experience Levels in Columbia, SC

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Tech Lead Salary By Level of Education in Columbia, SC

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Average Salary Range for Tech Lead in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Tech Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tech Lead in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Tech Lead ranges from $100,074 to $132,439 with the average base salary of $114,415. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,496 to $152,112 with the average total cash compensation of $126,293.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,415 $100,074 - $132,439
Bonus $11,878 $7,422 - $19,673
Total Pay $126,293 $107,496 - $152,112
* 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.

Tech Lead Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,805 - $126,789 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,965 - $132,295 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,419 - $138,189 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,452 - $128,969 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,269 - $132,697 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,436 - $135,565 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 Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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