2026 401(k) contribution planner

Estimate employee deferrals, per-paycheck savings and a plan-specific employer match.

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Estimated employee contribution$10,000
Per paycheck
$385
Estimated employer match
$0
Employee limit remaining after estimate
$14,500
Total employee + match
$10,000

Uses the 2026 $24,500 employee deferral limit for the entered age. Your plan can impose lower limits.

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