Your Information Annual salary? $ Contribution percent? % Annual salary increase>? % Current age? Retirement age? 401(k) Information Current balance? $ Rate of return? % Employer match? % Maximum employer match? % Printer-friendly version Savings at Retirement With Employer Match Without Employer Match Chart Table Savings at Retirement With Employer Match Without Employer Match Total Savings Submit A 401(k) account available through your employer is one of the best methods for building retirement savings. There are two key advantages. First, any contributions made to your 401(k) now are tax deferred, so each year's total taxable income will be lower. Second, some employers provide 401(k) match programs where they contribute to your 401(k) account. Depending on the program, employer contributions can range from 0% to 100% of your contributions.