Census data shows the median income for full-time workers at every age from 23 to 64. See what’s typical at your age, when ...

In 2023, the median income for all full-time wage and salary workers in the United States was $58,019, but this number varied significantly based on age. Median income more accurately measures the ...

Federal Reserve data shows 35-to-44-year-olds had a median annual household income of $86,473 in 2022. When broken down by worker, the median annual income in the age group as of 2025 was $72,020.

Earnings tend to rise through your 20s and 30s, peak in your early 40s, and decline as you approach retirement, making it important to understand how your income compares to others in your age group.