Here's how much money Americans in their 30s have in their 401(k)s

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People in their 30s may be a long way off from their retirement savings goals, but they have plenty of time to get on track. On average, Americans say they'll need around $1.46 million saved up to retire comfortably, according to Northwestern Mutual's "2024 Planning and Progress" study. And for millennials, the majority of whom are in their 30s, that number is a little over $1.6 million. However, many in their 30s have much less than that saved. The median 401(k) balance for people in their 30s is around $22,100 as of the first quarter of 2024, per the latest data from Fidelity Investments, one of the country's largest 401(k) providers. Here's how much Americans have in their 401(k)s by age, according to Fidelity. To be fair, many Americans are stretching their funds to cover a number of expenses which may impact their ability to save more for retirement. Over a third of people cite the rising cost of living as an obstacle to reaching their retirement goals, per Fidelity Investments' "2024 State of Retirement Planning." And nearly 30% say that paying off credit card debt and unexpected expenses are barriers. How to get your retirement savings on track in your 30s