Pretty comfortable. Six years out of school, started in Public, now a Senior Analyst in Industry. $85K base, expecting $90-92K with bonus. In a MCOL area (Large Midwestern Metro) Since I’m young and don’t have a wife or kids it’s almost absurdly comfortable, but even if I go that route in the future I still would be, especially if the future wife worked. Bought a nice, newer and updated starter home in a great area a year outta school about five years ago (under $175K if you can believe that) and have had the money to do a lot of nice DIY projects. Both vehicles (one is a toy for summer fun) and all student loans are paid off. Only debt is the mortgage, which I’m now paying extra on. Put 15% of my own pay towards retirement plus the match, and easily save 1/3 of my post-tax income after the retirement deductions. Still manage to take some nice vacations, though I know how to do it on a budget. I’m also an outdoorsy type so I have cheap hobbies (bonfires and cheap beers, camping, hiking, kayaking) and grew up without money so my furnishing and wardrobe are nice but not fancy (by choice). Shit, I’m not making IB money in New York or tech startup money in San Fran, but ain’t bad at all for living in the Detroit Metro. We’re not as exciting or trendy as the coasts but you can make a great life for yourself out here without milking yourself working. Your mileage may vary in the US based on where you live and what hobbies/tastes you may have, but I have no complaints.