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How Much Do They Make Anyways? The Average Weekly Salary by Age in the U.S.

IWe all like to know how we stack up next to our peers. Since discussing salary amounts is still considered pretty taboo in the U.S., most people don’t know if the salary that they are making is considered “average”, especially among people their own age.

Age Ranges and Earning

There are several age ranges that can be used to see what the average person in a certain phase of life is earning. Earnings tend to be higher the closer you get to the middle of life.

16 to 19

If you’re in your late teens, you can expect to earn the smallest salary of any age range. This age group earns an average of $620 a week when they work a full-time job. It may not be much, but it’s a starting wage that can lead to better things later on.

At an age where many people are getting out there on their own, it can be tough because of the low salaries earned at this age. People in this age group earn an average of $720 a week, showing a slow progression since their teenage year

20 to 24

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