US Income Percentile Calculator
Calculate your individual or household income percentile in the United States
Calculate Your Income Percentile
Your personal income from all sources
Enter your gross annual income before taxes
2021 US Income Statistics
Individual Income
Household Income
Based on 2021 US Census Bureau's Annual ASEC survey
Example Percentiles
$50,000 Individual
55th percentile
Above median, middle class
$100,000 Individual
84th percentile
Upper middle class
$80,000 Household
60th percentile
Above median household
Factors Affecting Income
Education level and qualifications
Years of experience in field
Industry and job type
Geographic location
Economic conditions
Performance and skills
Understanding Income Percentiles
What Are Income Percentiles?
Income percentiles are a statistical measure that shows how your income compares to the rest of the population. If you're in the 75th percentile, it means you earn more than 75% of people and less than 25% of people in the same category.
Individual vs Household Income
- •Individual Income: Your personal earnings from all sources including wages, investments, and benefits
- •Household Income: Combined income of all people living in the same household, typically family members
How to Interpret Your Percentile
Statistical Meaning
The nth percentile means your income is higher than n% of the population and lower than (100-n)% of the population.
Practical Implications
Higher percentiles indicate above-average income, which can affect your purchasing power, tax bracket, and eligibility for various programs.
Note: These calculations are based on 2021 US Census Bureau data and provide estimates for comparison purposes.
Income Percentile Ranges
Bottom 25%
Lower income bracket, may qualify for assistance programs
25th-50th
Lower middle class, below median income
50th-75th
Middle class, above median income
Top 25%
Upper middle to high income, top quartile