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Income Expectations in Dating
In short: Income is uneven. A $100k minimum keeps a minority of full-time workers; stacking it with age and education multiplies scarcity quickly.
Key points
- Roughly mid-teens percent of workers clear $100k+ depending on age/sex
- Moving from $50k → $100k is often a larger cut than people expect
- Income correlates with education — independence assumptions are imperfect
FAQ
Is a six-figure preference unrealistic?
Alone, it’s selective but not mythical. Combined with height, age, and single status, it often becomes hard mode.