Figure B
Salary threshold in 2013 that would have covered the same share of salaried workers as in 1975, by education
| Education | Threshold | Current salary threshold: $455 |
|---|---|---|
| $455 | ||
| Less than high school | $900 | $455 |
| High school | $1,100 | $455 |
| Some college | $1,058 | $455 |
| College | $1,177 | $455 |
| Advanced degree | $1,153 | $455 |
| $455 |
Note: A salaried worker is a worker who is paid on a regular schedule and receives a guaranteed minimum amount on each pay date regardless of hours worked.
Source: Author's analysis of Current Population Survey Outgoing Rotation Group microdata
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