What is a good salary at age 26?
John Johnson
Updated on May 09, 2026
From ages 25-34, the median wage is $60,000 and will increase to a median wage of $90,000 by ages 45-59. Compare that with a major in the health field, which has a median wage of $53,000 at ages 25-34 and grows to a median wage of $72,000 by ages 45-59.
What is a good salary at age 24?
Average Salary in the U.S. by Age & Gender16 to 19: $467 ($24,284 annually) 20 to 24: $607 ($31,564 annually) 25 to 34: $850 ($44,200 annually)