4 people who make over $100k share the biggest perks of a six-figure income

David Houde (left), Corritta Lewis (center-left), and Christopher Stroup (right) have landed six-figure incomes over the past decade.David Houde, Corritta Lewis, Christopher StroupFour Americans shared how a six-figure salary affected their lives.Higher salaries have helped them travel, pay off student debt, and improve their relationships.However, landing a higher salary came with long hours and more responsibilities.Landing a higher salary can be life-changing, said four Americans who've reached this pay threshold over the past decade.Due to rising prices in the past few years, a six-figure income doesn't go as far as it used to, but for many people, it's allowed them to splurge on travel or establish financial security.Most Americans aren't six-figure earners: The average annual salary for full-time workers was about $82,000 as of November, the latest data available, per a New York Fed survey.Business Insider asked four people who've made more than $100,000 annually about the biggest benefits of having a six-figure income.

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