Here's how much money you need to earn to be in the top 1% in your 30s15 October 2017 at 18:32ShareOne of the most striking ways to view the US income gap is by looking at the salaries needed to be in the top 1% for people in their 30s.ppulseFollowIncome inequality has been growing in America for decades.Subscribe to receive daily news updates.SubscribeAccept Terms and Privacy PolicyppulseFollow