Average 401(k) Balance in Your 50s: How Do You Compare?

Key Takeaways The median retirement balance for middle-income workers in their 50s is $112,000, according to Transamerica. Most Americans in their 50s fall well below Fidelity’s suggested target of a 401(k) balance of at least six times salary. Your 50s are prime catch-up years with higher contribution limits. Your 50s are often considered the most important decade for retirement savings. Income is usually at its highest, kids are typically grown, and mortgages are coming off, allowing you to put ...