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401(k) Contribution Calculator

Estimate employee and employer retirement contributions. Change the assumptions to compare scenarios.

Calculation, not advice. Results are educational illustrations.

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Your result

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Estimated annual contribution

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Based on the assumptions entered.

How it works

One model, every assumption visible.

Estimate employee and employer retirement contributions. The calculation runs locally in your browser. Inputs are not placed in the URL or stored by this page.

Real outcomes can differ because rules, rates, taxes, fees, timing and personal circumstances change. Verify consequential decisions against current official guidance or a qualified professional.

Frequently asked

401(k) Contribution Calculator questions

Does this use live financial data?

No. It uses only the assumptions shown above.

Are the results guaranteed?

No. They are mathematical illustrations, not forecasts, quotes, eligibility decisions or financial advice.