H-1B Salary in South Carolina, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in South Carolina (FY2019–2026).12,287 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in South Carolina.
Filing Volume Trend, South Carolina
Top H-1B Roles in South Carolina
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 2,520 | $118K | SC detail → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 681 | $96K | SC detail → |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 610 | $56K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 608 | $99K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 547 | $105K | Salary data → |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 458 | $54K | Salary data → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 449 | $93K | SC detail → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 390 | $98K | Salary data → |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 342 | $57K | Salary data → |
| Industrial Engineers | 317 | $94K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 255 | $109K | SC detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 237 | $94K | Salary data → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 190 | $98K | Salary data → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 175 | $161K | Salary data → |
| Electrical Engineers | 173 | $101K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in South Carolina
Employers by total certified LCA filings in South Carolina (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in South Carolina
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for South Carolina, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 1,687 | 1,327 | $22K |
| Columbia | 1,158 | 1,030 | $59K |
| West Columbia | 673 | 341 | $16K |
| Spartanburg | 535 | 399 | $34K |
| Anderson | 483 | 421 | $17K |
| Fort Mill | 464 | 428 | $103K |
| North Charleston | 451 | 422 | $22K |
| Charleston | 424 | 377 | $55K |
Explore H-1B Data by Role in South Carolina
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.