The Top 0.1% Make in About One Day What the Middle 20% of Californians Earn in One Year

Number of Days It Takes to Earn Average Income of Middle Fifth of Californians

Note: The average income reported for tax purposes of the middle fifth of California taxpayers was about $51,300 in 2022, the most recent year for which data are available.
Source: Budget Center analysis of Franchise Tax Board dataDownload image