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Top 10% Income Threshold (2026)

$216,056
Annual household income to enter the top 10%
Summary

The top 10% of US households earn at least $216,056 per year in 2026. To enter the top 5%, you need $315,000. The top 25% threshold is $122,000, and the top 50% (median) is $78,538. Income inequality has grown — the top 10% now captures roughly 40% of all income, up from 33% in 1980.

Breakdown

Top 1%$682,575+
Top 5%$315,000+
Top 10%$216,056+
Top 20%$152,234+
Top 25%$122,000+
Median (Top 50%)$78,538
Source
US Census Bureau, ACS / IRS SOI· As of 2026-Q1

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