middle-income
UK: ˌmɪd.əl ˈɪŋ.kʌm | US: ˌmɪd.əl ˈɪn.kʌm
adj. relating to or characteristic of people or groups earning a moderate amount of money, typically between low-income and high-income brackets.
The word "middle-income" is a compound formed by combining "middle," derived from Old English middel (meaning "central" or "intermediate"), and "income," from Old English incuman (literally "to come in," referring to money earned). The term emerged in the 20th century to describe economic groups between the wealthy and the poor, reflecting societal stratification. The logic is straightforward: "middle" denotes position, and "income" specifies the financial metric.
The government introduced tax cuts for middle-income families.
Middle-income earners often struggle with rising housing costs.
This policy aims to support middle-income workers.
She belongs to a middle-income household.
The report analyzed spending habits of middle-income consumers.