The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

Core Insights - The median American worker has only $955 saved for retirement through defined contribution plans, significantly below recommended savings targets [1] - Among those with positive retirement plan wealth, the median savings is $40,000, while the average account balance for all workers aged 21 to 64 is $93,229 [2] - None of the median respondents across various demographics meet their age-based retirement savings targets as recommended by Fidelity [5] Retirement Savings Analysis - The median amount of defined contribution retirement savings as a percentage of savings targets is only 4%, with 41% of respondents meeting their net worth savings targets [8] - For those with positive DC retirement balances, only 18% meet their savings targets [8] - The median percentage of savings targets met is 19% for men and 17% for women, with Asian and White workers saving more than Black and Hispanic workers [11] Age and Education Impact - The youngest workers (ages 21-34) are the most successful savers, achieving 21% of their savings target, while those aged 55-64 follow closely at 19% [12] - Savings rates increase with education level, from 10% for high school graduates to 26% for those with advanced degrees [11]