Individual or household income

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Definition

The income for an individual or household is defined as the total earnings received by the individual or household in the following categories, within a specified time period:

  1. wages (hourly wages or salaries or payments for services rendered)
  2. profits (for individuals or households running their businesses)
  3. interest payments and rents

Annual income refers to the income earned within a given year.