Salaries by Age in the United States 💸

What We're Showing

This chart shows the median annual salary in the U.S. by age group as of July 28, 2025 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Key Takeaways

• Salaries peak at $70,824 for the 45 to 54 age group, slightly edging out the 35 to 44 group at $70,252.
• Workers aged 16–19 earn the least, with a median salary of $33,280, nearly half the national median ($62,192).
• Older workers (65+) earn $62,296, closely aligning with the overall median and surpassing those 25 to 35 ($59,228).