Average 401(k) Account Balance by plan member’s age and years of work (as of 12/31/2013)
| Age | Years worked | Average 401k Balance (in $) |
| 20s | 5-10 | $18,351 |
| 30s | 10-20 | $66,139 |
| 40s | 20-30 | $154,228 |
| 50s | Greater than 30 | $252,418 |
| 60s | Greater than 30 | $248.397 |
Source: Employee Benefits Research Institute