40K good paying job in the US any more?

Question

in a normal US large city, town or small town would this be considerd a good pay amount any more? would you be considerd poor, middle or rich class (ok i am sure its not rich)

i ask because i am told thats what FBI agents start out at.

large city like portland OR or seattle WA

Answer 1

It would be a reasonable starting salary but you wouldn't have anything extra in the city. If you lived in a small rural community, this would be a very good wage.

Answer 2

Depends on definition of "large city" ...if we're talking someplace like NYC then no, the pay sucks. A smaller city in a different area that's probably considered fair pay. In small towns that may be considered a lot.

Eh, if a position for that was offered, I'd say take it.

Answer 3

It depends what state you are from. You should be making more than that unless you from like mid USA or something. A cop in Cali starts at 55-65 k a year.

Answer 4

It depends where in the country you are.

In Alabama, you'll be eating steak and baked potatoes ok $40k

In New York City, you'll be sharing a 1 room flat and eating macaroni and cheese.

Answer 5

Thats not good at all. FBI should make alot more then that. At max thet would be middle. I make 50-75k a year and have little College.

Answer 6

in Mississippi after K this would be good upper mid class

Answer 7

it's a pretty decent salary for a new hire w/ little or no exp. especially if you have a decent benefit package as well.

Answer 8

40k wont get you very far on the west coast!