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I'd guess that middle class means different things in different parts of the country or world. I earn above that average but would still count myself as middle-class. Methinks class or perception of it has less to do with income than some societal thinking. I once read that if you own a microwave you are in the top 10% wealthiest in the world.

I would say that below £80k would fit nicely to middle-income. And it's middle income that are normally hit most with taxes. Rich enough to have to pay them, poor enough not to be able to afford to avoid.