2026 Designed for Savings: Industry Focus

Two questions often come to mind for plan sponsors: How does our plan compare to others? And where are we falling behind?

The 2026 Designed for Savings: Industry Focus report provides the insights to answer both. The report showcases data across 17 industries, drawing from 1.7 million plan members in 7,000 plans.

What You'll Discover

• Cross-industry comparisons – See where your plan ranks against industry peers across participation rates, average retirement age, contributions, and more.
• Targeted insights for your industry – Understand how tenure, plan design, and other factors can influence plan member outcomes in your specific sector.

Put This Data to Work

Average plan balances have surged since the 2023 report, but growth isn't equal across industries. Use these benchmarking metrics to identify opportunities on enhancing your plan design and make data-informed decisions about plan updates or plan member communications.

Read the full report to access all the benchmarking data across 17 industries.

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