Computer and Mathematical: S-Corp Reasonable Salary Benchmarks
21 occupations, with medians from $61,860 to $140,300. 21 of them clear $60,000, roughly the point at which an S-corp election starts repaying its own overhead.
Computer and mathematical roles carry a wide legitimate spread, because seniority moves the rate far more than the job title does. A defensible figure here usually cites years and scope alongside the percentile, not the percentile alone.
| Occupation | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $103,570 | $140,300 | $188,700 |
| Database Architects | $109,370 | $139,500 | $169,290 |
| Software Developers | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 |
| Computer Network Architects | $104,620 | $134,050 | $168,200 |
| Actuaries | $97,680 | $130,000 | $170,650 |
| Information Security Analysts | $97,810 | $129,180 | $163,500 |
| Mathematicians | $88,570 | $126,710 | $157,020 |
| Data Scientists | $85,660 | $120,230 | $158,880 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $79,370 | $116,580 | $157,500 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $82,860 | $105,850 | $134,110 |
| Statisticians | $82,220 | $105,650 | $141,490 |
| Database Administrators | $79,610 | $104,620 | $135,460 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,310 | $104,300 | $133,180 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $73,290 | $104,000 | $158,820 |
| Computer Programmers | $75,850 | $100,390 | $130,680 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $78,010 | $99,130 | $126,640 |
| Web Developers | $64,230 | $92,650 | $126,230 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $68,360 | $88,940 | $125,990 |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | $60,750 | $81,490 | $107,180 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $58,240 | $76,220 | $98,750 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $49,000 | $61,860 | $79,040 |
What is a reasonable salary for a computer and math S-corp owner?
It depends on the specific occupation, which is why the table lists all 21 separately instead of giving one number for the group. 21 carry a median at or above $60,000, roughly where an S-corp election starts repaying its overhead. Medians here run $61,860 to $140,300.
National figures, and a percentile is evidence rather than an answer.Model your own state and profit, or see all occupation groups.