A range plot showing the annual salary Americans say they’d need to feel happier, broken down by income group. Those earning under $25k annually would like to earn a median of $35k, or 133% more. Other groups would like raises between 14% and 72%. In general, those earning under $150k would like to earn about $20k more, while those earning above $150k would like significantly more than that.
Groups earning under $150k say they'd need to earn about $20k more a year. Those earning more than $150k say they'd need significantly more to feel happier