The top income threshold in the United States for 2025 has been revealed 💸
According to the latest data from the U.S. Social Security Administration (2023), an annual salary of $794,000 is required to join the top 1%. In other words, a monthly income of $66,000 qualifies as a "true wealthy person."
But this figure has actually decreased by 3.3% compared to last year—indicating that the wage increase for the bottom 99% has outpaced that of the top tier, suggesting that the wealth gap is narrowing?
Continue reading: ✓ Annual salary of 353,000 = Top 5% ✓ Annual salary 149,000 = Top 10%
Only $150,000 can get you into the top 10%, which sounds good, but that's just the average line. Regional differences are the real game changer—earning $1.19 million is required to be in the top 1% in Connecticut, while in West Virginia, it's only $435,000, a difference of a whopping $750,000!
What annual salary qualifies as a winner in your state?
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The top income threshold in the United States for 2025 has been revealed 💸
According to the latest data from the U.S. Social Security Administration (2023), an annual salary of $794,000 is required to join the top 1%. In other words, a monthly income of $66,000 qualifies as a "true wealthy person."
But this figure has actually decreased by 3.3% compared to last year—indicating that the wage increase for the bottom 99% has outpaced that of the top tier, suggesting that the wealth gap is narrowing?
Continue reading:
✓ Annual salary of 353,000 = Top 5%
✓ Annual salary 149,000 = Top 10%
Only $150,000 can get you into the top 10%, which sounds good, but that's just the average line. Regional differences are the real game changer—earning $1.19 million is required to be in the top 1% in Connecticut, while in West Virginia, it's only $435,000, a difference of a whopping $750,000!
What annual salary qualifies as a winner in your state?