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Retirement Withdrawal Calculator

Free retirement withdrawal calculator. See the safe annual and monthly income from your retirement savings.

Estimate sustainable retirement income by applying a withdrawal rate to your total nest egg.

How the Retirement Withdrawal Calculator works

The calculator applies a withdrawal rate to your nest egg to estimate sustainable annual and monthly retirement income.

Example calculation

A $1,000,000 portfolio at a 4% withdrawal rate provides about $40,000 a year, or roughly $3,333 a month.

Tips for using the Retirement Withdrawal Calculator

  • Lower withdrawal rates last longer.
  • Adjust withdrawals for inflation each year.
  • Sequence-of-returns risk matters most early in retirement.

Retirement Withdrawal Calculator — frequently asked questions

Will the money last?
A 4% rate historically supported ~30 years, but sequence of returns and inflation matter.
Adjust for inflation?
Yes — many retirees increase withdrawals each year to keep pace with prices.
Will my money last?
A 4% rate historically supported ~30 years, but markets and inflation affect outcomes.
Should I adjust for inflation?
Yes — most retirees increase withdrawals yearly to maintain purchasing power.

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