Unix Engineer Salary in Columbia, SC

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How much does an Unix Engineer make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Unix Engineer in Columbia, SC is $76,901. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,941 to $85,647, with most professionals earning between $61,693 and $93,610.

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Average Salary Range for Unix Engineer in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Unix Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Unix Engineer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Unix Engineer ranges from $68,941 to $85,647 with the average base salary of $76,901. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,493 to $90,197 with the average total cash compensation of $79,311.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $76,901 $68,941 - $85,647
Bonus $2,410 $1,552 - $4,550
Total Pay $79,311 $70,493 - $90,197
* 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.

Unix Engineer Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,000 - $81,994 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,866 - $85,554 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,934 - $89,366 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,134 - $83,403 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,075 - $85,814 COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,568 - $87,669 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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