Income in the United States

Income in the United States is measured by the various federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Department of Commerce, and the US Census Bureau.

Additionally, various agencies, including the Congressional Budget Office compile reports on income statistics.

[4] This difference becomes very apparent when comparing the percentage of households with six figure incomes to that of individuals.

[7][8] Household income, however, has risen due to the increasing number of households with more than one income earner and women's increased presence in the labor force.

[9] Note: The minimums in the table are minimums neither for household nor for individual incomes, but rather for the Adjusted Gross Incomes from individual tax returns, excluding returns from dependents (persons who can be claimed as dependents on another person's or couple's tax return).