A significant portion of Gen Z workers, around 40%, report that their salaries are insufficient to cover basic needs. Of those, 14% believe they would need between $80,000 and $100,000 to meet their expenses, while 19% require more than $100,000. Conversely, nearly 60% of Gen Z workers feel that their salaries do adequately cover their essential costs. This disparity highlights ongoing concerns about affordability among younger professionals.
40% of Gen Z workers say their current salary is not enough for their basic needs, per ResumeTemplates
Of this group, 14% believe they would need between $80,000 & $100,000, 19% require more than $100,000.
Nearly 60% report that their salary does cover their basic expenses.
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