What net worth puts you in the top 10% in the United States?
Source: U.S. Federal Reserve — Survey of Consumer Finances (2022)per household
Among American households, about $1,920,758 marked the 90th net worth percentile in the 2022 Fed SCF. A percentile shows the share of households with less net worth; it is a position in the distribution, not a target.
Latest available data: 2022 (triennial series). Next release expected 2026.
| Decile | net worth (USD) | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| 90th percentile | $1,920,758 | — |
Net worth thresholds by decile, per household, the United States — 2022 Fed SCF.
Methodology & sources
- Source
- U.S. Federal Reserve — Survey of Consumer Finances (2022)
- What these figures are
- Net worth (assets − liabilities); 90th-percentile threshold (top-10% entry); all households; per PEU; 2022 SCF; 2022 USD.
- Unit
- per household
- Data vintage
- Latest available data: 2022 (triennial series). Next release expected 2026.
- Last reviewed
Frequently asked questions
- Is this net worth per person or per household?
- These figures are per household. Per-household figures are not comparable to per-adult estimates from sources like UBS.
- What does a net worth percentile mean?
- A percentile is the share of households with a lower net worth. The 90th percentile means 90% hold less. It describes where a figure sits in the distribution.
- How current is this data?
- 2022 Fed SCF is the latest available. An updated release is expected 2026.
Educational data only — not financial advice. Figures are sourced and dated above and reflect the latest available release.
