So I was looking into something that came up a lot lately - what percentage of Americans actually make six figures? Turns out $100k in 2025 doesn't hit the same way it used to.
Let me break down where you actually stand if you're pulling in $100k annually. For individual earners, you're definitely above the median (sitting around $53k), which puts you ahead of most people. But here's the thing - the top 1% starts at roughly $450k. So yeah, you're doing better than average, but you're nowhere near that elite tier.
The picture gets more interesting when you look at household income. About 43% of