Objectively, a six-figure income is rare across American society. About 21% of American adults earn that much money according to Yahoo Finance. But that percentage increases dramatically when you slice it up into age ranges. And that makes total sense- a 30 year old has been out of school for nearly a decade and is likely making that at least that much in most white collar fields. A 40 year old or 50 year old has those benefits combined with decades of saving.

Many men think that the stability and income of a 30-something man is extremely compelling to attractive young women in their early 20s. While I can't make a blanket statement, this is an income that these women would expect themselves and their same aged partners to make once they hit that age. And frankly, if they bagged a similar aged partner with high potential (hot field, top school, etc.) their income would likely beat out the average 30 something man who slowly climbed his way there over the past decade.

A 25 year old man making $150K is very exciting to an attractive 22 year old girl. That same income at 35 is not nearly as exciting, because there are simply way more men making that much money at that age. And not just that, but the income ends up being perceived as a function of his age (even if it's objectively uncommon). You don't stand out because every wide-eyed 22 year old thinks they're easily going to make that much at 35- they have their whole life ahead of them.

So what is my point? A good income is not a tool to plug up an age gap for the vast majority of older men. It is undeniably effective if your goal is to attract women around your age who are looking for a stable provider to settle down with. And frankly a single man who has his act together with a solid income, emotional maturity, and is in good shape who is in his early to mid 30s is *immensely* attractive to women in their late 20s or early 30s.

But from observation most men who subscribe to redpill ideology aren't looking for that- they want the hot college girl who rejected them 12 years ago and think that their higher than average income can turn back the clock. The truth is, those women can date men their age who will be making that income (or even more) in the future. And their standards are lower for their peers too- no expectations of a fancy job, nice car, or expensive dates.