The £100K Salary Trap: Why More High Earners Say They Still Feel Broke Despite Six-Figure Pay

Source: International Business Times

Many professionals earning six-figure salaries say rising living costs, lifestyle inflation and long-term financial commitments mean a £100,000 income no longer feels synonymous with wealth. For many people, earning a six-figure salary was once seen as the ultimate financial milestone — the point at which money worries disappear and life becomes significantly more comfortable. Yet a growing number of high earners are discovering that a large pay cheque does not necessarily translate into feeling wealthy.