Estimate your future retirement balance using salary, contribution rate, employer match, annual raises and expected investment return.
STEP 01
Enter salary details
Add your annual salary, current 401(k) balance and expected yearly raise.
STEP 02
Set contributions
Choose your employee contribution and employer match rules.
STEP 03
Review projection
See contributions, match, growth and your estimated retirement balance.
Projected Balance
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At retirement
Your Contributions
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Total deposited
Employer Match
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Extra retirement money
Investment Growth
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Estimated earnings
Final Salary
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After annual raises
Your 401(k) Details
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Retirement Projection
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Your moneyEmployer matchGrowth
Enter your details and click Calculate.
Contribution Breakdown
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First-year employee contribution
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First-year employer match
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Combined savings rate
Your employer match analysis will appear here.
Projection Details
Starting balance—
Total employee deposits—
Total employer match—
Estimated growth—
Projected balance—
Smart Retirement Tips
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Capture the full matchContribute enough to receive all available employer matching dollars.
2
Increase contributionsRaise your percentage when your pay increases.
3
Keep fees lowReview fund expense ratios and plan administration costs.
4
Review annuallyUpdate assumptions as your salary, match and retirement timeline change.
Balance Growth Projection
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Contribution Scenario
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Current projection—
Compared projection—
Potential difference—
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Frequently Asked Questions
An employer may contribute a percentage of what you contribute, often only up to a specified percentage of salary. Plan rules differ, so check your plan documents.
No. It estimates account growth before withdrawals and does not model income taxes, Roth treatment, vesting schedules, loans, fees or required minimum distributions.
No. The return is an assumption. Actual market performance may be higher or lower and can vary significantly from year to year.
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Retirement Planning Disclaimer
This calculator is for general educational estimates only. It does not provide tax, investment or legal advice and does not account for every plan rule, contribution limit, vesting schedule, fee or market condition. Verify current IRS limits and your employer plan details before making decisions.
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