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Key Takeaways American workers’ median earnings total about $65,000 annually.
Roughly 40% of U.S. singles think the amount of money potential partners make is important.
New data from Northwestern Mutual reveals how salary expectations differ among men, women and different generations.
The adage “love is blind” might not apply when it comes to finances.
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Although American workers saw median weekly earnings of $1,251 in the second quarter of 2026, totaling roughly $65,000 per year, many U.S. singles want their ideal partner to earn well above that figure.
Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study, which explores how Americans think about love, money and relationships, reveals exactly how much.
The majority of Americans in serious relationships say financial compatibility is more important than emotional chemistry, physical attraction or shared interests, the report found.
But only about 40% of singles believe a potential partner’s earning power is important.
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