Retirement Savings at Age 46 Earning $50,000/Year
How much you should have saved, your projected retirement nest egg, and monthly income estimates using the 4% withdrawal rule.
Recommended Savings Target
$300,000
6Ã your $50,000 salary
Years to Retirement (Age 67)
21
years of compounding left
Projected Savings by Contribution Rate
| Saving Rate | Monthly | At Age 67 | Monthly Income* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $417 | $164,142 | $547/mo |
| 15% | $625 | $246,213 | $821/mo |
| 20% | $833 | $328,283 | $1,094/mo |
| 25% | $1,042 | $410,354 | $1,368/mo |
* Monthly income based on 4% withdrawal rule. Assumes 4% real return (7% nominal â 3% inflation). Starting from $0 today.
Savings Milestones (at 15% savings rate)
$100,000
Age 57
11 years
$250,000
Age 68
22 years
$500,000
Age 79
33 years
Retirement Planning at Age 46
At 46, you should have roughly 6Ã your salary ($300,000) saved for retirement. If you're behind, consider maximizing catch-up contributions to 401(k)s ($7,500 extra/year for those 50+) and IRAs ($1,000 extra/year). You still have 21 years of growth ahead.
Use our FIRE calculator for early retirement scenarios, or check our net worth benchmarks at age 46.
Retirement at Age 46 â Other Income Levels
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