You shouldnt bump up your monthly income with your bonus. Bonus are not a permanent feature in the salary as they are dependent on both your performance and that of the company.
Assuming your $280k pa was because you had a good year and gotten half a year's bonus, then your monthly salary (without bonus) would be closer to $16k per month? Am I right?
$16k pm for a 38 yo is still good, dont worry, though certainly not among the league of those earning above $20k pm.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered
I was earning about the same as you when I was 28. My wife also about the same as yours.
Rather than thinking about how you are doing now, what is important is how you progress your career, save hard and invest well in the coming years.
I am 38 now and my monthly income has grown to $21K ($280K per year incl bonus).
Our net worth has also increased from $200K to $3M over the last 10 years thanks to some good property and stock investments.
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