Retirement Savings at Age 55
How much you should have saved, your projected retirement nest egg, and monthly income estimates using the 4% withdrawal rule.
Recommended Savings Target
$525,000
7Ã your $75,000 salary
Years to Retirement (Age 67)
12
years of compounding left
Projected Savings by Contribution Rate
| Saving Rate | Monthly | At Age 67 | Monthly Income* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $625 | $115,272 | $384/mo |
| 15% | $938 | $172,908 | $576/mo |
| 20% | $1,250 | $230,544 | $768/mo |
| 25% | $1,563 | $288,180 | $961/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 63
8 years
$250,000
Age 71
16 years
Retirement Planning at Age 55
At age 55 with 12 years to retirement, your savings target is 7Ã your salary â about $525,000. 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 55.
Retirement at Age 55 â Other Income Levels
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