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How Much Do You Need To Make To Be In The “Top One Percent” of Earners?

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Top One Percent” of earners from politicians and economic experts.

How much would someone need to earn to be on the top tier?

According to a SmartAsset study, it takes an average income of $787,712 to be in the top one percent in the United States.

Some states have different thresholds. In West Virginia, the top 1% makes $420,453. In Washington, D.C., the figure jumps to $1.21 million.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s numbers from 2023 have the average U.S. household earning $80,610 a year.