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Average Individual Income in the US (2026)

$48,060
Median individual income (full-time workers)
Summary

The median individual income in the US for full-time workers is approximately $48,060 in 2026, while the mean (average) is $63,795. Median individual income for women is $42,200; for men it's $54,800. The gender pay gap has narrowed slightly to ~84 cents on the dollar but persists across most occupations.

Breakdown

Median individual (all)$48,060
Median (men)$54,800
Median (women)$42,200
Mean individual income$63,795
Gender pay ratio84%
Source
US Census Bureau, ACS· As of 2026-Q1

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