Salaries in South Carolina
H-1B & Green Card (PERM) salary data for filings with a worksite in South Carolina.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) public disclosure data. Represents base salary only; excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.9,712
Total Filings
$29,120
Median Salary
$50,491
Average Salary
$475,000
Maximum
Salary Distribution — South Carolina
| P10 | P25 | P50 (Median) | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16,827 | $17,222 | $29,120 | $72,000 | $105,000 |
Breakdown by Visa Program
| Program | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B (Specialty Occupation) | 342 | 4% |
| PERM (Green Card Labor Certification) | 9,370 | 96.5% |
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Top 25 Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Defender Services, Inc. | 1,649 | $17,056 |
| HOUSE OF RAEFORD FARMS, INC. | 312 | $16,016 |
| Amick Farms LLC | 205 | $18,720 |
| Southeastern Janitorial of SC | 201 | $18,720 |
| IH SERVICES, INC. | 193 | $17,285 |
| HSP SERVICES, INC. | 160 | $16,848 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | 149 | $76,000 |
| SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA, INC. | 143 | $66,560 |
| Jimmy Forrest Farms, Inc. | 142 | $16,848 |
| INSULATION BY COHENS LLC | 116 | $30,000 |
| JKSK, INC | 115 | $17,306 |
| US Waffle Company, Inc. | 110 | $17,222 |
| WMC Holdings, LP | 96 | $24,398 |
| PruittHealth | 89 | $30,638 |
| Clemson University | 89 | $75,000 |
| LIZARDS THICKET, INC | 83 | $19,240 |
| DYCOS SERVICES, INC. | 81 | $18,720 |
| Hamrick Mills, Inc. | 80 | $24,149 |
| JKS&K, INC | 75 | $17,306 |
| ORRBA SYSTEMS LLC | 73 | $104,770 |
| Solomon International Inc. dba FirstLight Home Ca | 70 | $29,120 |
| Auria Spartanburg, Inc. | 68 | $33,842 |
| Valdes Enterprises, LLC | 66 | $18,720 |
| Booth Restaurant Management LLC DBA McDonalds | 61 | $17,514 |
| WISSENIT INC | 61 | $104,770 |
Top 25 Roles in South Carolina
| Role | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Packer | 862 | $17,202 |
| Commercial Cleaner | 792 | $16,827 |
| Janitor | 551 | $18,720 |
| Production Helper | 427 | $22,880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Worker | 303 | $17,306 |
| Poultry Processing Worker | 285 | $16,016 |
| Crew Member | 267 | $18,720 |
| Assistant Professor | 205 | $75,000 |
| Poultry Processor | 205 | $18,720 |
| Team Member | 184 | $31,200 |
| Nursing Assistant | 161 | $31,200 |
| Software Engineer | 146 | $104,042 |
| General Farm Laborer | 142 | $16,848 |
| Insulation Installer | 140 | $30,000 |
| Dishwasher | 118 | $19,240 |
| Food Preparation Worker | 103 | $20,800 |
| Caregiver | 71 | $29,120 |
| Helpers-Production Workers | 68 | $33,842 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 62 | $81,450 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 62 | $16,848 |
| Custodian | 51 | $20,654 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 51 | $93,558 |
| Industrial Engineers | 49 | $73,217 |
| Kitchen Helper | 46 | $17,956 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 40 | $80,000 |