Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.

TL;DR

Median household income reached a record $87,460 in 2025.
Inflation-adjusted median income shows minimal gain (2.5%) since 2019.
Women's pay increased by 3.2%, narrowing the gender wage gap.
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' act (OBBBA) provided tax benefits, with high earners and corporations receiving the largest share.
The top 10% of earners saw income growth of 1.7%, while the poorest experienced a slight decline.
The official U.S. poverty rate fell to 10.2%, but cuts to social safety net programs may impact future reports.

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