2020 Survey
Match Structures
Employers often use match strategies—e.g., match structures, match rates, vesting schedules, etc.—to incentivize certain participant behaviors. About half (47%) of plans use a stretch or tiered match formula, which requires participants to defer more to receive the maximum match, but only 7% of plans will match participant contributions that exceed 6% of salary. Employers also use vesting schedules to reward longer-tenured employees, but immediate vesting is increasingly viewed as a valuable tool in attracting new talent and is now used by a record 41% of plans.
Match Strategy
- Traditional – e.g., 100% of first 3%
- Stretch – e.g., 50% of first 6%
- Tiered – e.g., 100% of 3%, plus 50% of next 2%
- Fixed dollar – e.g., 50 cents per dollar contributed
- Multiple formulas
- Other type of formula
100% Vesting in the Match Available
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- In ≤2 years
- In 3 – 5 years (cliff)
- In 3 – 5 years (graded)
- In ≥6 years
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