The percentage of Americans living paycheck to paycheck in 2025 varies somewhat by source, but recent data indicates it is between about 24% and 67%, depending on the definition and population surveyed. One prominent figure is that 67% of Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck in 2025, up from 63% in 2024, reflecting rising costs of living and financial pressures. Another source highlights that 24% have no money left after paying regular expenses, while about one in three low-income earners (31%) report living paycheck to paycheck with nothing left over. Other surveys cite figures like 34%, 52%, or around 59% depending on the criteria used to define paycheck-to- paycheck living. Thus, while the exact percentage depends on methodology, a large portion of Americans face financial hardship living paycheck to paycheck as of 2025.
