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Roth IRA & 401(k) Retirement Calculator

Estimate your retirement nest egg with our free Roth IRA and 401(k) investment growth calculator. Calculate how consistent annual contributions compound over time into a completely tax-free retirement fortune.

Roth IRA & 401(k) Retirement Calculator

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US ROTH IRA & RETIREMENT

Estimated Retirement Nest Egg

Estimated Balance at Retirement$ 1,673,177
At age 65 (37 years of growth)
Compound Interest Growth (100% Tax-Free)$ 1,406,177
Cumulative compound interest
Your Total Contributions$ 267,000
Total out-of-pocket contributions
Estimated Tax Savings (Roth Exemption)$ 210,927
15% capital gains tax avoided

With a US Roth IRA, you contribute after-tax dollars, and all capital gains, dividends, and withdrawals in retirement (after age 59½) are 100% federally tax-free.

Portfolio Growth Timeline by Decade

AgeTotal ContributedInterest EarnedTotal Nest Egg
33 years old$ 43,000$ 13,106$ 56,106
38 years old$ 78,000$ 48,790$ 126,790
48 years old$ 148,000$ 235,248$ 383,248
58 years old$ 218,000$ 718,922$ 936,922
65 years old$ 267,000$ 1,406,177$ 1,673,177
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How it works

  1. Input your current age, target retirement age, and current investment balance.

  2. Enter your planned annual contribution (up to the IRS $7,000 limit) and estimated rate of return.

  3. Review your projected portfolio balance, compound interest earnings, and estimated tax savings.

Frequently asked questions

Why is a Roth IRA so popular in the United States?

Contributions to a Roth IRA are made with after-tax money, meaning that all subsequent capital gains, dividends, and retirement withdrawals are 100% tax-free.

What is an average annual stock market return to assume?

Historically, the S&P 500 has averaged roughly 10% nominal annual return, or 7% to 8% after adjusting for historical inflation.

Is this tool free?

Yes. The site is supported by ads, so you never pay or need to create an account.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The page adapts to your screen and does not require installing any app.