Age Group Average Savings Median Savings Under 35 Around $49,000 Around $18,900 35-44 Around $142,000 Around $45,000 45-54 Around $313,000 Around $115,000 55-64 Around $538,000 Around $185,000 65-74 Around $609,000 Around $200,000 Data shows average savings of around $538,000, with median savings of around $185,000. FAQs Here are some other common questions people ask about the average retirement savings by age: What is the average retirement savings by age 30?