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What Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.?

The average retirement age for Americans is 62 – and has been steadily climbing for years.

By Lyle Daly – Updated Oct 10, 2024 at 3:09PM

Key Points

  • The average retirement age for Americans is 62.
  • The average retirement age has increased by a few years since the early 1990s, when the average American retired at 57.
  • The expected retirement length in the U.S. is 18.6 years for men and 21.3 years for women.

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