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401(k) Contribution Calculator

Project your 401(k) — and stop leaving the match on the table.

See where your retirement account lands at age 65, capture every dollar of employer match, and watch how a small contribution bump changes the finish line.

$1,908,939

at age 65

Full match captured

About you

Contributions & match

Projection

Projected balance

$1,908,939

Years

33

You contribute

$280,897

Employer adds

$187,265

Total growth

$1,398,777

Room under IRS cap

$18,400

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Projected $1,908,939 at age 65.

You're capturing the full employer match — now it's about the contribution rate.

  • Under the $23,500 annual limit by $18,400. Raising your rate 1% adds real six-figure gains at 7% over 33 years.
  • At age 50 you'll unlock a $7,500 catch-up contribution.

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Frequently asked questions

How much should I contribute to my 401(k)?

At minimum, enough to capture the full employer match — that's free money. Then work toward 15% of gross income (employee + employer combined) as a long-term target.

What's the 2025 401(k) contribution limit?

The employee elective deferral limit is $23,500 for 2025. If you're age 50+, you can add an additional $7,500 catch-up contribution.

How does employer match work?

A common formula is '100% match on the first 6%.' If you make $80k and contribute 6% ($4,800), your employer adds $4,800. Contribute less than 6% and you leave part of it on the table.

Should I do Roth or Traditional 401(k)?

Traditional lowers today's tax bill. Roth pays taxes now for tax-free withdrawals later. Young + low tax bracket → Roth. High earner in a high-tax state → Traditional often wins.

What return should I project?

The S&P 500 averages ~10% nominal, ~7% real (after inflation) over long periods. 7% is a reasonable default for planning.

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