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52nd
Better than about 52% of men age 30
Annual salary percentiles by age (men)
| Age | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $27,000 | $44,000 | $74,000 | $116,000 |
| 25 | $31,000 | $51,000 | $85,000 | $134,000 |
| 30 | $35,000 | $58,000 | $96,000 | $152,000 |
| 35 | $39,000 | $65,000 | $108,000 | $170,000 |
| 40 | $43,000 | $72,000 | $119,000 | $188,000 |
| 45 | $47,000 | $79,000 | $130,000 | $205,000 |
| 50 | $51,000 | $85,000 | $142,000 | $223,000 |
| 55 | $51,000 | $85,000 | $142,000 | $223,000 |
| 60 | $46,000 | $77,000 | $127,000 | $201,000 |
| 65 | $41,000 | $68,000 | $113,000 | $179,000 |
Estimates from a statistical model, not raw survey data. Source basis: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024. Switch sex above to update the table.
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What is a good salary for my age?
Pay usually rises through your 20s and 30s and levels off after about 50. The table shows the 50th percentile (middle) and higher levels for each age, so you can compare with people at the same stage of life.
Is this before or after tax?
Before tax. Use your yearly gross pay, not counting bonuses you aren't sure to get.
Where do the numbers come from?
They are estimates from a model shaped on US earnings data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They give a rough picture, not an exact rank.