You may be curious to know how your 401(k) balance compares to the average saver's. To that end, Fidelity has some new data.

Baby boomers have the highest average 401 (k) balance of all four generations. That’s no surprise, as they’ve been working ...

While Vanguard's newly released "How America Saves" yearly report reveals that Americans' 401 (k) savings rates are at record ...

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However, the average 401(k) balance at 30 is between $37,557 and $91,281, according to Vanguard's annual report that measured balances in age groups 25-34 and 35-44. Tessa Campbell.

Average 401(k) balance by age. For 2025, you can save as much as $23,500 in your 401(k). If you're 50 or older, you can add up to $7,500 in catch-up contributions for a total of $31,000.

The average self-directed brokerage account within workplace 401(k)s finished at $335,857, down 4.7% from Q4 in 2024, ...

The average 401(k) account balance for people in their 50s ranges from $199,900 to $592,285, depending on which retirement plan provider's data you look at.

You might also reevaluate your budget to trim spending and ramp up savings, as well as commit any windfalls, such as your tax refund, to your retirement account. If you are having a hard time finding ...

Workers in their 50s have kept contributions steady, but many still fall short of recommended retirement savings targets ...