the United States

Insights for the United States

Q: What income and wealth data is available for the United States?

We offer detailed percentile breakdowns for household income in the United States, and where available, household net worth as well. Each tool lets you enter your own numbers to see exactly where you rank.

Q: Where does the data for the United States come from?

The data comes from the official national statistical survey for the United States, harmonized through international databases such as the Luxembourg Income Study or similar sources. The exact survey and reference year are listed on each insight page.

Q: Can I see regional differences within the United States?

Where regional data is available, the detailed income insight page for the United States includes a regional breakdown showing how median income varies across different parts of the country.

Q: How does the United States compare to other countries?

You can compare the United States against all other countries on our income overview and wealth overview pages, which show side-by-side median, mean, and top percentile thresholds for every country we cover.

Real data on how income and wealth are distributed in the United States. Pick a topic to see where you stand.

Am I rich in the United States? Enter your household income and see your percentile — top 10%? Top 1%? Find out. Am I middle class in the United States? Enter your income and see if you're below, inside or above the middle class range. Most people guess wrong. Upper-middle class by state Pick your state. See whether your household income crosses the line — and how it reclassifies across all 50. Could you cover a $400 emergency? One click against the Fed's most famous statistic: 63% would pay cash, 37% would not. How does your net worth compare in the United States? Enter your household net worth and see how you stack up against the full distribution. Net worth by age in the United States See how your net worth compares for your age group — from under 25 to 65+. Retirement savings by age in the United States How does your 401(k), IRA, and pension balance compare to the typical saver your age? Am I saving enough for my age? (the United States) Where you stand for your age — plus where the savings-by-age guideline says you'd be. Can I afford a house in the United States? We run the same check your bank would — calculative interest rate, down-payment rules, and income limits. Am I paid fairly? Your percentile within your exact occupation, and whether the same job pays more in another state. Which jobs pay more? Drop your salary onto all 825 U.S. occupations and see which out-earn you, and by how much.

Frequently Asked Questions

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