Half of Americans don’t make enough to support their lifestyle

The average American describes the perfect salary as $74,000, according to new research.

Conducted by Talker Research for SurePayroll By Paychex, the survey looked at 2,000 adults’ opinions on the workforce, finding the average amount they’d need to make in order to be happy.

While the average response was $74,000 a year, one in five say that making upward of six figures would be necessary to enjoy their lifestyle (19%).

Half of respondents said that the money they currently make is not enough to support their lifestyle. In fact, one in four employed Americans are unhappy with their income (24%).