US Income Ranking 2025
$40,000 Salary - Where Do You Rank?
A $40,000 salary puts you in the top 73% of US earners. You earn more than 28% of all US workers.
Your US Income Ranking
Top 73%
of US Earners
BottomMedian ($56k)Top
You earn more than 25% of US workers
$40,000 Salary Statistics
You earn more than
28%
of US workers
Approx. workers below
44m
of 160m workers
Monthly Take-Home
$2,848.21
after tax
vs US Median
-$16,000
below $56,000
US Income Thresholds
| Threshold | Salary Required |
|---|---|
| Top 50% | $56,000+ |
| Top 25% | $90,000+ |
| Top 10% | $150,000+ |
| Top 5% | $200,000+ |
| Top 1% | $450,000+ |
Your Next Milestone
To reach Top 70%
Earn $2,000 more
Target salary: $42,000
That's an increase of
5%