Why it worked
The video taps into a common interest in personal finance and career progression by providing clear, relatable data on salary expectations based on age. The direct question at the end encourages engagement and sharing of personal experiences.
Summary
This video presents a table showing the average monthly salary in the USA broken down by age groups, from 20-24 up to 40-44, as well as for top earners, average earners, and bottom earners. It prompts viewers to comment whether they are above or below the average.
On-screen text
Average Salary in the USA by Age
Age Groups
Monthly Income
Age 20-24?
$2,500 $4,000
Age 25-29?
$3,500 $5,500
Age 30-34?
$4,500 $7,000
Age 35-39?
$5,500 $8,500
Age 40-44?
$6,000 $9,500
Top Earners?
$12,000 $25000
U.S. Salary?
$4,000 $6,000
Bottom Earners?
$2,000 3,500
Are you above or below the average?
Comment below
AVERAGE SALARY IN
THE U. S.
BY AGE
IF YOU'RE BETWEEN
18 AND 40,
THIS IS HOW
AGE IN THE
S. A.
AGE 20 TO
24 AROUND $2,500
TO $4,000 PER
MONTH.
AGE 25 TO
29 AROUND $3,500
TO $5,500 PER
MONTH.
AGE 30 TO
34 AROUND $4,500
TO $7,000 PER
MONTH.
AGE 35 TO
39 AROUND $5,500
TO $8,500 PER
MONTH.
AGE 40 TO
44 AROUND $6,000
TO $9,500 PER
MONTH.
TOP EARNERS AROUND
$12,000 TO $25,000
PLUS PER MONTH.
AVERAGE U. S.
SALARY AROUND $4,000
TO $6,000 PER
MONTH.
BOTTOM EARNERS AROUND
$2,000 TO $3,500
PER MONTH.
ARE YOU ABOVE
OR BELOW THE
AVERAGE COMMENT BELOW?