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Network Architect Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$64.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,589/year ($8,049/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 15th of 51 states for Network Architect pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 1,950 Network Architect jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $134,990 a year — though pay ranges from $82,060 for newcomers to $185,160 at the top.
Network Architect pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $168,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $185,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,950 Network Architect jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 15-1241, “Computer Network Architects”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Network Architect salary of $134,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,589 — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
| Gross (median) | $134,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,132 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,327 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$6,942 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,589 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,049 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Network Architect make in South Carolina?
- The median Network Architect salary in South Carolina is $134,990 per year ($64.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,970 and $168,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Network Architect in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $134,990, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $96,589 per year ($8,049 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
- How many Network Architect jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 1,950 Network Architect jobs in South Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Carolina.