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401(k) Retirement Calculator

Project the future value of your 401(k) from your current balance, salary, contribution rate, and employer match. Shows how matched contributions and compounding build retirement wealth.

Current 401(k) Balance ($)

Annual Salary ($)

Your Contribution Rate (%)

Employer Match Rate (%)

Years to Retirement (years)

Expected Annual Return (%)

Fill in the required fields to see your result.

Payroll

401k Contribution Calculator

Find out how much goes into your 401(k) each year after factoring in your contribution, employer match, and tax bracket. Ideal for comparing contribution scenarios before open enrollment.

Annual Salary ($)

Employee Contribution (%)

Employer Match Rate (%)

Match Cap (% of salary)

Tax Bracket

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Key differences

	401(k) Retirement Calculator	401k Contribution Calculator
Category	Personal Finance	Payroll
Inputs required	6	5
Result	Retirement Balance ($)	Total 401k Value ($)
What it does	Project the future value of your 401(k) from your current balance, salary, contribution rate, and employer match. Shows how matched contributions and compounding build retirement wealth.	Find out how much goes into your 401(k) each year after factoring in your contribution, employer match, and tax bracket. Ideal for comparing contribution scenarios before open enrollment.