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.

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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, ...

Average 401k Fee Range The amount you’ll pay in 401(k) fees can depend on your plan provider and the amount in the account. On the low end, your plan could charge less than 1% of the total assets.

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

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 ...