Retirement Savings at Age 47 Earning $100,000/Year
How much you should have saved, your projected retirement nest egg, and monthly income estimates using the 4% withdrawal rule.
Projected Savings by Contribution Rate
| Saving Rate | Monthly | At Age 67 | Monthly Income* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $833 | $305,646 | $1,019/mo |
| 15% | $1,250 | $458,468 | $1,528/mo |
| 20% | $1,667 | $611,291 | $2,038/mo |
| 25% | $2,083 | $764,114 | $2,547/mo |
* Monthly income based on 4% withdrawal rule. Assumes 4% real return (7% nominal − 3% inflation). Starting from $0 today.
Savings Milestones (at 15% savings rate)
Retirement Planning at Age 47
At 47, you should have roughly 6× your salary ($600,000) 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 20 years of growth ahead.
Use our FIRE calculator for early retirement scenarios, or check our net worth benchmarks at age 47.
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