401(k) & Roth IRA Retirement Calculator

Calculate your future 401(k) balance at retirement age. Account for employee contributions, employer match, annual salary growth, compound returns, and inflation.

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How to Use the 401(k) & Roth IRA Retirement Wealth Calculator

  1. Enter your current annual salary and current age.
  2. Set your target retirement age and current 401(k) account balance.
  3. Specify your contribution percentage and your employer matching policy.
  4. Review your projected retirement nest egg and inflation-adjusted purchasing power.

Key Features & Capabilities

  • Detailed simulation of employer match contributions (free money).
  • Year-by-year compounding trajectory with expected annual market return.
  • Inflation-adjusted real purchasing power projection (2.5% baseline).
  • Dynamic presets for early, mid, and senior career stages.

Technical Architecture & Privacy

401(k) & Roth IRA Retirement Wealth Calculator is engineered with a focus on performance, mathematical accuracy, and maximum user privacy. Operating entirely in-browser on the client side, all processing takes place locally within your browser's JavaScript engine. None of your financial numbers, text entries, or private inputs are ever transmitted to or stored on remote servers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

At a minimum, contribute enough to capture your full employer match (e.g. 6% if your employer matches up to 6%). Financial advisors recommend aiming for 10%–15% of annual income.

What is the 401(k) contribution limit? ▾

For 2024, the IRS employee contribution limit is $23,000 ($30,500 for age 50+ with catch-up contributions).

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