Income Percentile Calculator
Find out where your income ranks compared to the rest of America. Our free calculator uses official U.S. Census Bureau data to show your exact percentile by state, age group, and nationwide.
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Calculate Your Percentile - FreeHow the Income Percentile Calculator Works
Your income percentile represents the percentage of Americans who earn less than you. If you're in the 80th percentile, you out-earn 80% of the population.
Wealthile pulls from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) and the Current Population Survey (CPS) to provide accurate, up-to-date income distribution data. We break down comparisons by:
- State — Income distributions vary dramatically. The median in Mississippi is very different from the median in Massachusetts.
- Age group — Earning power changes over your career. We compare you to people in your age bracket for a fair picture.
- Nationwide — See how you stack up against all American households.
- Globally — Compare your income to people around the world using World Bank data.
U.S. Income Percentile Benchmarks
| Percentile | Household Income | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| 25th | $38,841 | You earn more than 1 in 4 households |
| 50th (Median) | $81,604 | You earn more than half of all households |
| 75th | $144,052 | You earn more than 3 in 4 households |
| 90th | $237,359 | Top 10% of earners |
| 95th | $250,001 | Top 5% of earners |
| 99th | $425,002 | Top 1% of earners |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024). Data is updated automatically when new figures are released.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an income percentile?
An income percentile tells you what percentage of people earn less than you. For example, if you are in the 70th percentile, you earn more than 70% of the population. Wealthile calculates your percentile using official U.S. Census Bureau data from the American Community Survey.
What income puts you in the top 10%?
A household income of roughly $200,000 or more places you in the top 10% of earners nationally. However, this threshold varies by state — in high cost-of-living states like California or New York, the top 10% threshold is higher, while in lower-cost states it may be lower.
What income puts you in the top 1%?
A household income of approximately $600,000 or more places you in the top 1% of earners in the United States. This figure is based on IRS and Census data and can vary by state and year.
How does age affect income percentile?
Income tends to peak between ages 45-64. A $75,000 salary might place a 25-year-old in a high percentile for their age group, while the same salary might be closer to average for someone aged 45-54. Wealthile compares your income to others in your specific age bracket for a more accurate picture.
Is this calculator free?
Yes, the Wealthile income percentile calculator is completely free. You can compare your income by state, age group, and nationwide at no cost. We also offer an optional premium report with deeper analysis and personalized strategies.
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