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Retirement
401(k) Calculator
Estimates your 401(k) balance at retirement by compounding your employee contributions and employer match together at a 7% annual rate. Ideal for evaluating how much of your salary to contribute and whether you're capturing your full employer match.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Payroll
401(k) Contribution Calculator
Estimate your annual 401(k) contributions, employer matching dollars, and immediate tax savings based on your salary and plan details. Use this when enrolling in a plan or deciding how much to contribute.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| 401(k) Calculator | 401(k) Contribution Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Payroll |
| Inputs required | 4 | 5 |
| Result | 401(k) Balance at Retirement ($) | Total Annual Benefit ($) |
| What it does | Estimates your 401(k) balance at retirement by compounding your employee contributions and employer match together at a 7% annual rate. Ideal for evaluating how much of your salary to contribute and whether you're capturing your full employer match. | Estimate your annual 401(k) contributions, employer matching dollars, and immediate tax savings based on your salary and plan details. Use this when enrolling in a plan or deciding how much to contribute. |