·Income Percentile
How Much to Be in the Top 1% in Pennsylvania?
You need at least $620,000 — 9% lower than the national threshold.
Being "top 1%" means different things in different states. Here's what it takes in Pennsylvania:
- Top 1%: $620,000+
- Top 5%: $275,000+
- Top 10%: $180,000+
- Top 25%: $92,000+
- Median: $50,000
For comparison, the national top 1% threshold is $685,000. Pennsylvania's threshold is 9% lower.
Use our income percentile calculator to see exactly where you stand.
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, IRS Statistics of Income, SEC proxy filings. All data is from official government sources.