In the US, figures are used to describe income, and it refers to digits. A singular figure is typically considered to be one digit, such as 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9. When someone uses the term “figure” in reference to money, they are usually talking about someone’s annual salary or their net worth. For example, a three-figure salary could mean that you make $100 – $999 a month, while a four-figure salary could mean that you make $1,000 – $9,999 a month.

When people use the terms 6-figures, 7-figures, 8-figures, or 9-figures, they are referring to the number of digits in someone’s income or net worth. For instance, 6-figures refers to any dollar amount between $100,000 and $999,999.99, while 7-figures fall between $1,000,000 and $9,999,999. 8-figures means that you are worth at least $10 million, and your assets are worth between $10,000,000 and $99,999,999. Finally, 9-figures represents nine digits, and a 9-figure salary will fall between $100,000,000 – $999,999,999.