How much money do you need to earn to be “happy” in the US? It varies by location, but in general, the figure is much higher than the median annual income of Americans. Globally, research has shown that the ideal income for a person is $95,000 for life satisfaction and $60,000 to $75,000 for emotional well-being. This is the information I heard about. They are slightly smaller than the data in your article, but the numbers differ slightly. Plus, I can confirm this from personal experience. A few years ago I received about 55,000 and I felt that I was a little short of it. Then I turned to a financial advisor for medical professionals, and I was able to raise my income to 80,000, which is enough for me.