A quarter of Americans say they would need to make $150,000 or more a year to feel financially secure

Here's the salary you need to be ‘financially secure’ in 2025

The new survey asked adults whether they believe that their version of the "American dream" is possible in today’s economy. Almost half said it is unlikely.

Here’s the salary Americans say they now need to earn to live comfortably

Nearly half of Americans said they would need to earn a six-figure income to feel financially secure, according to a new Bankrate report.

Here's the salary Americans say they now need to earn to live comfortably

Nearly half of Americans said they would need to earn a six-figure income to feel financially secure, according to a new Bankrate report.

What would you need to earn to feel financially secure? A quarter of Americans say $150,000 or more

Almost half of Americans (45%) think they would need to make $100,000 or more a year to “feel financially secure/comfortable,” according to a new survey from Bankrate.

Nearly Half of Americans Say Six-Figure Salary Needed to Live Comfortably, Survey Finds

Nearly half of U.S. adults now believe they need to earn at least $100,000 annually to live comfortably, according to a new survey released by Bankrate. The financial freedom survey, conducted in May 2025 with more than 2,200 respondents, found that 45% of Americans said they would require a six-figure...