401k Calculator

Project your 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, annual contributions, and compound growth. View a detailed year-by-year growth table.

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How to Use the 401k Calculator

  1. Enter your current age and target retirement age.
  2. Input your current 401(k) balance.
  3. Set your annual contribution amount (2024 limit: $23,000, or $30,500 if 50+).
  4. Enter your employer match percentage (e.g., 50% means they match half your contribution).
  5. Set an expected annual return rate (7% is a common long-term average).
  6. Click Calculate to see your projected balance and year-by-year growth.

Understanding Employer Match

An employer match is free money added to your 401(k) based on your contributions. For example, a 50% match means for every dollar you contribute, your employer adds 50 cents. Always contribute at least enough to get the full employer match.

Features

  • Compound growth with monthly calculation
  • Employer match percentage support
  • Year-by-year growth breakdown table
  • Visual breakdown of contributions vs growth
  • Copy table data to clipboard
  • 100% client-side calculation for privacy

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