RgStudio / Getty Images Is 65 still the standard retirement age? Layoffs and health issues result in many leaving the workforce early. Key Takeaways While average retirement age for both men and women has ticked up since the early 1990s, many people still retire before age 65. The average retirement age is 64.6 for men and 62.6 for women, according to data from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Younger generations may be more likely to delay retirement due to factors like student ...