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How Much of Your Income Do You Save?

Enter your monthly income and savings to instantly see your personal savings rate and what it could mean for your long-term financial freedom.

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Goal Tracking
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How to Use the Savings Rate Calculator

Your savings rate is the percentage of your income that you keep for your future instead of spending today. This calculator is designed to work for anyone, anywhere in the world, using any currency.

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Enter income

Type the total amount of money you take home each month after tax and mandatory deductions.

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Enter savings

Add up everything you save or invest monthly: savings accounts, retirement contributions, investments, or sinking funds.

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Compare to your goal

Optionally enter a target savings rate (like 20%) to see how far above or below that goal you are.

What Is a Savings Rate and Why It Matters

Your savings rate is one of the most important numbers in personal finance. While income tells you how much money comes in, savings rate tells you how much you actually keep. A higher savings rate gives you more flexibility, more resilience during hard times, and a faster path to financial independence.

Common Savings Rate Benchmarks

  • Below 5%: Very low. You may be vulnerable to emergencies.
  • 5%–10%: Starter level. Better than nothing, but room to grow.
  • 10%–20%: Solid for many people over a long career.
  • 20%–30%+: Strong to aggressive, especially if maintained consistently.

How to Improve Your Savings Rate

  • Increase income where possible through side projects or career moves.
  • Reduce fixed expenses such as rent, subscriptions, or non-essential contracts.
  • Automate transfers to savings or investment accounts on payday.
  • Use this calculator monthly to track progress like a fitness tracker for your money.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with any currency?

Yes. Because the calculator works with percentages, you can use any currency. Just be consistent between income and savings.

What if my savings change every month?

You can either use an average of the last few months or update the calculator every month to see how your savings rate moves over time.