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Retirement Calculators

Roth IRA Calculator

Project a Roth IRA balance, where contributions are made after tax and qualified withdrawals are tax free.

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$/month
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Projected balance at retirement

$923,029

Total contributed
$243,000
Investment growth
$680,029
Projected balance
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How this calculator works

Balance grows monthly: balance × (1 + r) + contributions

r
the monthly return derived from the annual figure
contributions
your payments plus any employer contribution

Example calculation

Illustrative example — not advice

Worked example — the roth ira calculator as it loads, using the default figures below.

  1. 01Enter current age: 35.
  2. 02Enter retirement age: 65.
  3. 03Enter current balance: $45,000.
  4. 04Enter monthly contribution: $550.
  5. 05Enter expected annual return: 6.5%.
  6. 06Read the projected balance at retirement from the results panel: $923,029.

Projected balance at retirement: $923,029. Total contributed: $243,000. Investment growth: $680,029.

These figures come straight from the calculator above running on the values listed, so you can retype them and confirm every number yourself. Change any input and the results update immediately. Illustrative only — not a quote, offer or recommendation.

Important considerations

  • Annual contribution limits and tax rules apply and change over time.
  • Returns are assumed constant; real outcomes vary year to year.

Terms used here

Frequently asked questions

Roth or traditional?

Broadly, a Roth suits you if you expect a higher tax rate in retirement than today. Income limits also apply.

Disclaimer

Legamoney calculators are educational tools. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and do not constitute financial, tax or legal advice.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01