What is the benchmark for success? A lot of ibankers make 170k as Associates, some SDEs make 200k+ at FAANG, and some rock stars at VC/PE make 300k+. On the flip side, many people barely scratch 50k or are in school.

So I ask to you: what salary should a successful and purposeful man be making in mid-20s? Asking in the context of a man who chases very high value women (attractive + successful in career + fitness + status).