what is 5 figures

In the US, "5 figures" is a term used to describe a salary that is at least $10,000 and less than $100,000 per year. It means that the salary is in the range of $10,000 to $99,999 per year. The term "figures" refers to the number of digits in the salary, and five figures means that the salary has five digits. A five-figure salary is not necessarily the same as a five-figure income, as income could include bonuses and other types of compensation. Many jobs fall within this salary range, and most Americans fit into this salary type.