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Retirement
401(k) Contribution Optimizer
See exactly how much your 401(k) earns when employer matching and tax savings are factored in. Use it when deciding what percentage of your salary to contribute each pay period.
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Retirement
401(k) Contribution Limit Calculator
Find out your maximum allowable 401(k) contribution for the year, including catch-up contributions if you're 50+, and see how much your employer match adds to your total. Great for annual benefits enrollment.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| 401(k) Contribution Optimizer | 401(k) Contribution Limit Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Retirement |
| Inputs required | 5 | 5 |
| Result | Total Annual Benefit ($) | Total Annual Contribution ($) |
| What it does | See exactly how much your 401(k) earns when employer matching and tax savings are factored in. Use it when deciding what percentage of your salary to contribute each pay period. | Find out your maximum allowable 401(k) contribution for the year, including catch-up contributions if you're 50+, and see how much your employer match adds to your total. Great for annual benefits enrollment. |