Retirement Savings at Age 57 Earning $60,000/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% | $500 | $73,625 | $245/mo |
| 15% | $750 | $110,437 | $368/mo |
| 20% | $1,000 | $147,250 | $491/mo |
| 25% | $1,250 | $184,062 | $614/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 57
At age 57 with 10 years to retirement, your savings target is 8× your salary — about $480,000. Now is the time to maximize every tax-advantaged account, take advantage of catch-up contributions, and begin planning your withdrawal strategy.
Use our FIRE calculator for early retirement scenarios, or check our net worth benchmarks at age 57.
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