What It Takes to Be 'Wealthy' in America Today

$2.6 million - The net worth of the median American family in the top 10% of income, considered "wealthy" by most standards.

$483,000 - The annual salary Americans believe you need to earn to be considered rich, over 6 times the average full-time salary.

$2.2 million - The net worth Americans say you need to be considered wealthy in 2023 according to a Charles Schwab survey.

$560,000 - The average net worth of Americans who actually feel wealthy in 2023.

$1 million - Still considered a benchmark of American wealth, even though its value has declined due to inflation.