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401(k) calculator future value
Project the future value of your 401(k) using current savings, contributions, return, and years to retirement.
Your estimate
$512,040.90
Estimated future value
Starting balance
$50,000.00
Contributions
$180,000.00
Estimated growth
$282,040.90
Estimate what your 401(k) could become
A future-value estimate helps you connect today's savings rate with tomorrow's goals. Run conservative, middle, and optimistic scenarios rather than relying on one return assumption.
Use real dollars
Consider how inflation affects future spending power.
Include contributions
The monthly amount is often the most controllable input.
Check limits
Plan contributions within current IRS and plan rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the future value of a 401(k)?
Future value is an estimate of what current savings and future contributions could become under a chosen return assumption and time horizon.
Can I use my salary deferral percentage?
Convert your expected percentage contribution into a monthly dollar amount, then include an employer match estimate separately.
Why are projections different from statements?
Statements show actual balances and returns. A calculator uses assumptions about future contributions, returns, and time.