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Charleston, South Carolina Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 26, 2026

Active Listings

35

Avg Salary Range

$122K - $151K

Remote %

20%

Ghost Rate

N/A

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Charleston, SC commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 98.4).

Explore 35 Charleston Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Charleston, SC
Approx. cost index: 98.4
Charlotte, NC177 mi · cost index 95.2Jacksonville, FL197 mi · cost index 96.4Raleigh, NC220 mi · cost index 95.8Atlanta, GA266 mi · cost index 99.6Orlando, FL305 mi · cost index 98.8Charleston, SC35 Jobs · 20% Remote

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Charleston:$105,000/yr
Current: Charleston, SC

$105,000

BEA Price Parity: 98.4

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$126,341

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 20% more expensive+20% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $105,000 in Charleston, you need at least $126,341 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both SC and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

Top Roles in Charleston

Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer
2
Tech Lead, Android Core Product - Charleston, SC, USA
1
Physician (Allergy & Immunology)
1
Telephone Operator
1
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
1
Engineering Technician
1
District Manager - DashMart- South Carolina
1
VP, Digital Experience
1
Senior Director, Marketing
1
Paid Search Supervisor
1

Top Hiring Companies

V

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs

12 listings

M

Mindgruve

12 listings

U

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army

4 listings

U

U.S. Army Reserve Command, Department of the Army

2 listings

D

DoorDash USA

2 listings

S

Speechify

1 listing

T

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

1 listing

Charleston County Government

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 20%On-site: 80%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Where These Jobs Come From

USAJOBS19Greenhouse15LinkedIn1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Charleston?

There are 35 active job listings in Charleston, SC right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 41.

What is the average salary in Charleston?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Charleston is $122K to $151K. Median salary sits at $106K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Charleston jobs are remote?

20% of active Charleston listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Charleston?

We don't have enough scored data for Charleston to calculate a reliable ghost rate yet. As more jobs get scored through the platform, this number will populate.

What are the top hiring companies in Charleston?

The most active employers in Charleston include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mindgruve, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Reserve Command, Department of the Army, DoorDash USA. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.