Glossary · Benefits
401(k) Match
Employer contribution matching your 401(k) savings.
Definition
A 401(k) match is employer money — typically 3-6% of salary — contributed to your retirement account when you contribute. Failing to capture the full match leaves free money on the table.
How SalaryScopePro uses this term
We surface 401(k) match across salary results, occupation pages, city pages, and Premium Reports — with consistent definitions and methodology. See methodology and data sources for how the underlying numbers are computed.
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