Income Percentile Calculator
See where an income ranks among U.S. earners, and how rare a "six figures" requirement actually is.
- Your income percentile
- How many earners make more
- The truth about $100k
How your income percentile is estimated
We model individual earnings using U.S. Census Bureau data, with a median of about $50,000 a year for all people with earnings. The distribution has a long right tail, so the gap between the 90th and 99th percentile is huge.
What percentage of men make $100k?
Roughly one in five working men earn $100,000 or more, and the share is lower for women. Among single men under 30, it's much lower. That's why "six figures" filters cut the dating pool so hard. Test your full checklist in the Delusion Calculator.
Income and dating
Income weighs more in men's scores in the Dating Market Value Calculator, reflecting survey preferences. If you're already a couple, use the Split Bills Calculator to divide costs fairly by income.
Frequently asked questions
Is $100k a year top 10%?
Not quite. It's roughly the top 20% of individual earners.
What is the median income in the U.S.?
Median earnings for all U.S. earners are around $50,000. Full-time, year-round workers earn more, around $60,000.
Does this include household income?
No. It compares individual earnings, which matter more when you're single.