Software Developers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $125,460 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.32
10th percentile $42,750
90th percentile $220,400
Employed locally 280
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,750
    25th
    $77,000
    50th (median)
    $125,460
    75th
    $187,350
    90th
    $220,400

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 155% Median Software Developers salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,100
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $124,790
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $123,410
    Spartanburg, SC $117,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $115,970

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,470
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,570
    Computer Occupations, All Other $88,400
    Computer Network Support Specialists $65,760
    Computer Network Architects $79,980
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $60.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.45 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 5.7% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $42,750 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,000.