How long did it take everyone to reach the six-figure salary range? I've been in my field for eight years and I'm still trying to claw my way up to that six-figure goal line.

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First job out of my masters in 2007

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When I was in college (but my background is unique because I was in the military and worked full time while I was in college. I was 24 at the time I got the job)

Getting 6 figures is more in your job family / industry than years of experience. 10 years as a librarian in a major library may get you 100k vs consulting industry gets 100k straight out of undergrad

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Keep Going, 4 yrs here, MCOL

5 years

Five years in consulting but that was my second job so seven total years after college.

2 years, finance

This is tough to compare bc in NYC and SF 6 figures is poverty level but in Iowa you’ll feel rich. Really matters what income percentile that puts you in for your home state

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I hit 6 figures base salary after 4 years. My base is now 120 after 5 years and I am 27. You got this!

I reached 6 figures about 10 years in (worked in advertising where salaries are low). Took me another 8-9 years to reach over $200k in comp.

Age 24.

15 years in tech. I suspect it would have been a lot sooner if it weren’t for the gender pay gap.

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