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401(k) Employer Match Calculator

A common US match is 100% of the first 3% of salary plus 50% of the next 2%. At a 6% employee deferral that is 4% of salary in match. Caps, true-ups, and IRS tests are not modeled.

Page updated 2026-09-14. Official source: IRS 401(k) topics

401(k) Employer Match Calculator visual
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Default $80,000.

Default 6%.

Default 3%.

Default 100%.

Default 2%.

Default 50%.

Calculated Results

Employer match

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Your deferral

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You plus match in-plan

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Match as % of salary

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What the 401(k) Employer Match Calculator calculates

Salary times a common match: 100% of the first 3% plus 50% of the next 2%. Returns match dollars and employee plus match in-plan Enter one realistic scenario in the calculator above and read the result together with its labels and assumptions. The page is designed for a quick, repeatable estimate rather than a black-box answer.

This is a browser-side worksheet for financial planning. It does not connect to the named provider, submit a transaction, or create an account on your behalf. Save the inputs if you need an audit trail, then rerun the page when an assumption changes.

Inputs, formula, and assumptions

Use the field labels as the source of truth: enter rates as percentages, amounts in the selected currency, and dates in the format shown. Invalid or incomplete inputs should remain visible so you can correct them before copying a result.

The calculator applies the formula implied by the labels and shows the key output in plain language. Displayed values are rounded for reading; keep the copied inputs and unrounded assumptions when a later calculation needs more precision.

If the result depends on a live rate or policy, compare the value with IRS 401(k) topics before relying on it.

How to use the result responsibly

For the next step, compare this result with Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA Growth Calculator, HSA Contribution & Tax Savings Calculator, Compound Interest Calculator. A second calculator is useful when you need to test a different assumption, not to manufacture false precision.

Results are estimates, not a quote, diagnosis, tax filing, legal opinion, investment recommendation, or guarantee. Check the jurisdiction, provider plan, time period, and rounding rules that apply to your real situation.

Inputs stay in your browser for this page. Do not paste passwords, payment credentials, private keys, or other secrets into any public web tool, even when the page is designed to run locally.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does the 401(k) Employer Match Calculator calculate?

It estimates salary times a common match: 100% of the first 3% plus 50% of the next 2%. Returns match dollars and employee plus match in-plan from the values you enter. Review the labels and assumptions above the result so you can tell exactly what is included.

Are these live quotes or guaranteed results?

No. The page is an in-browser estimate based on your inputs. Provider pricing, taxes, policies, exchange rates, and other external conditions can change, so confirm the live value before committing money or publishing a decision.

Are my inputs uploaded?

The calculator is designed to run in your browser and does not need an account or a server upload. Avoid entering credentials, payment details, private keys, or other secrets in any public tool.

What should I verify before using the result?

Verify the current IRS 401(k) topics, your jurisdiction or plan, and any rounding or date rule that applies. The official source link is shown above the calculator.

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