403(b) Calculator

Enter monthly contribution, annual return, and years. See projected 403(b) balance. Tax-deferred growth like 401(k).

403(b) growth

Enter values to calculate.

How it works

Future value of monthly annuity: FV = Pmt × [(1+r)^n − 1] / r. We use the investment engine's futureValueAnnuityMonthly.

When to use it

Use it to project 403(b) balance at retirement or to see impact of increasing contributions.

Frequently asked questions

Same as 401k?

Same tax treatment and similar rules. 403(b) is for schools and nonprofits.

Catch-up?

50+ can make catch-up contributions. Use catch-up calculator for that.