Singles' income expectations for partners far exceed median U.S. earnings, survey finds
A Northwestern Mutual survey found that single U.S. adults who consider a partner's income important ideally want them to earn about $139,000 annually, with millennials setting the highest bar at $160,000. Women's expectations averaged $172,000, while men's averaged $101,000, reflecting persistent gender pay gaps. These ideals are roughly double the median earnings for most age groups, according to federal data.
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The survey, conducted by the Harris Poll for Northwestern Mutual, asked singles to name a "realistic" ideal salary for a partner. The $139,000 average is nearly double the median earnings for most working-age groups, with federal data showing those aged 35 to 44 earning a median of $72,020 annually. Gender differences were
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