US Census Bureau & BLS Data • Updated for 2026
Where Does Your Salary Rank in America?
Are you in the Top 10%, Top 5%, or Middle Class? Using official data from the U.S. Census Bureau Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this calculator reveals your exact percentile among over 160 million American workers, benchmarked against your state's median wage and cost of living.
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US Census Bureau & BLS Benchmark
Where You Stand in America
Economic ClassSolid Middle Class
YOUR NATIONAL INCOME PERCENTILE
Top 30%
Earning $85,000 a year puts you ahead of 70% of all American workers nationwide!
Bottom 10%Median ($62k)Top 10% ($155k)Top 1% ($450k+)
State Benchmark (Texas)Upper Tier in Texas (+48% above median)The median individual wage in Texas is $57,300.
Cost of Living AdjustmentIndex: 91.5 (US Average: 100)Your dollars stretch 9% further due to lower living costs.
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Tax Authority & Statutory Verification
Verified for 2026 Tax Season
Last Audited: October 2026 Calculations on this page are modeled using official federal and state statutory tables, including:
- • IRS Rev. Proc. & Pub 15-T: 2026 Federal tax brackets & $16,100 standard deduction
- • SSA OASDI Wage Ceiling: Social Security tax capped at $184,500
- • IRC § 3402 & § 1401: Federal payroll withholding & SECA self-employment tax
- • State Revenue Departments: Statutory income tax schedules
Reviewed & fact-checked by CPA & Tax Research Modeling Unit.
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