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Retirement
401(k) Retirement Calculator
Projects your 401(k) balance at retirement by combining your current balance, salary contributions, and employer matching, compounded over time. Use it when evaluating how contribution rate changes affect your final nest egg.
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) Retirement Calculator | 401(k) Contribution Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Payroll |
| Inputs required | 7 | 5 |
| Result | Projected 401(k) Balance at Retirement ($) | Total Annual Benefit ($) |
| What it does | Projects your 401(k) balance at retirement by combining your current balance, salary contributions, and employer matching, compounded over time. Use it when evaluating how contribution rate changes affect your final nest egg. | 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. |