What does the average 401(k) balance by age mean?

“What the (average 401 (k) balances by age) tells us is investors are not saving enough to afford a comfortable retirement,” said Anthony Ogorek, president and founder of Ogorek Wealth Management. Let’s also look at average 401 (k) balances by age band, which shows how much account holders have saved during each decade of their life.

How much 401(k) should a 20 year old have?

Fidelity reports that individuals ages 20 to 29 have an average 401 (k) balance of $10,500. Those in their 30s have $38,400 on average. It recommends that by age 30, you should have an account balance equal to 1× your annual salary. How Much Should Someone in Their 60s Have in Their 401 (k)?

How much 401(k) should a 40 year old have?

You should aim to have at least three times your annual salary saved for retirement by age 40. Workers ages 35 to 44 have an average salary of $67,756, according to the BLS. A worker earning the average salary would want to have just over $200,000 saved. Again the average and median 401 (k) balances fall short.