What is the 1% in Seattle?
What is the 1% in Seattle? Long told us that to be a 1 percenter in the U.S. in 2016, you had to earn more than $470,000. There were 9,245 of these households in Seattle in 2016. That's three times the national average. But to be even more elite — a top 1 percenter in Seattle — your household had to bring in more than $602,000.
How rare is a 100k salary?
According to the U.S. Census, only 15.3% of American households make more than $100,000 annually. A $100,000 salary can yield a monthly income of $8,333.33, a biweekly paycheck of $3,846.15, a weekly income of $1,923.08, and a daily income of $384.62 based on 260 working days per year.
Is 200k a good salary in Seattle?
Yes, that's very successful. You make enough to afford rent downtown and still have significant disposable income. If renting a condo isn't your thing, you can take the money you save and put down for a house in the suburbs which is still very affordable in the $300,000 range.