One of Gen Z’s main expectations involves a high salary in order to feel “financially healthy.”

One of Gen Z’s main expectations involves a high salary in order to feel “financially healthy.” A survey from Personal Capital shows 69% of U.S. citizens ages 18+ say their salary is not keeping up with the pace of rising goods, and due to inflation, 40% of Americans say they feel “financially unhealthy.” Gen Z is saying they need the highest salaries of all generations in order to feel financially secure, with 18-25-year-olds looking for $171,633 annually. With costs like home ownership, food, and general bills more expensive than they were in the past, young people want to earn more because they have higher monthly expenses. YPulse research shows that both increasing income and saving money are the top two financial goals for Gen Z in 2022—and the gen believes they shouldn’t have to sacrifice one goal for another. (Fortune)