Net Worth Calculator
Free net worth calculator: add up your assets, subtract your debts, and see your net worth, debt-to-asset ratio, and how you rank against U.S. averages for your age group.
Net Worth Calculator
Assets
What you own (current market value).
Liabilities
What you owe (current payoff balance).
Estimates only. Not financial or tax advice. Consult a qualified advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
How You Compare
U.S. household net worth from the 2022 Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances (most recent release).
Mean values are skewed high by ultra-wealthy households. Median is a better benchmark for typical families. Data will refresh when the 2025 SCF publishes in late 2026.
Notes
- Net worth is a snapshot. The trend across quarters and years matters more than any single number.
Track the Income Side With Pay44
Your net worth grows when income outpaces spending. The Pay44 app shows your take-home pay across all 50 states, plus Budget and Insights features that pair with this net worth snapshot.
How to calculate your net worth
The formula is simple: total assets minus total liabilities. Assets are things you own that have meaningful resale or market value. Liabilities are debts you still owe. The difference is your net worth, the cleanest single number you can use to track whether your finances are heading the right direction.
Group your assets into four buckets: liquid (cash and brokerage), retirement (401(k), IRA, HSA), real estate (home plus any other property), and physical (vehicles, business equity, collectibles, crypto). Then add up your liabilities the same way: housing-related (mortgage, HELOC), education (student loans), consumer (auto, credit cards, personal loans), and anything else.
A worked example. Say you have $25,000 in cash and brokerage, $90,000 in a 401(k), a $375,000 home, and a $30,000 car. Assets total $520,000. On the debt side, you have a $280,000 mortgage, $18,000 in student loans, $12,000 on the car, and $4,000 in credit card balances, for $314,000 in liabilities. Net worth: $206,000.
Average net worth by age in the U.S.
The Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) is the most thorough source for household net worth data. The 2022 release is the latest available. The next survey publishes in late 2026.
| Age of head of household | Median net worth | Mean net worth |
|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | $39,000 | $183,500 |
| 35-44 | $135,600 | $549,600 |
| 45-54 | $247,200 | $975,800 |
| 55-64 | $364,500 | $1,566,900 |
| 65-74 | $409,900 | $1,794,600 |
| 75+ | $335,600 | $1,624,100 |
Mean values run three to five times higher than median values because a small number of ultra-wealthy households pull the average up. For a benchmark that reflects a typical family, use the median column. The 65-74 peak makes sense: those households have had decades of compounding, often own their home outright, and haven't yet drawn down retirement balances.
How to improve your net worth
Four levers move net worth in the right direction, and none of them are glamorous. First, capture your full employer 401(k) match. Walking past free money is the most expensive habit in personal finance. Our 401(k) contribution calculator and Roth vs. Traditional 401(k) calculator can help you size contributions and pick the right tax treatment.
Second, pay down high-interest debt aggressively. Credit cards at 20%+ APR erode net worth faster than almost any investment can grow it. Third, build home equity by making your scheduled mortgage payments (and the occasional extra principal payment when you can). Fourth, watch lifestyle creep when raises arrive. A bigger paycheck only grows net worth if you direct part of it to savings and investments rather than expenses. The pay raise calculator shows what a raise actually adds to your take-home.
Net worth vs. liquid net worth vs. income
Three numbers tell different parts of the story. Net worth is the full balance sheet: every asset minus every debt. Liquid net worth is the subset you could spend or invest right now: cash, brokerage, and other quickly accessible assets, minus short-term debts like credit cards. Income is the engine that funds both, the take-home pay landing in your account each pay period.
Pay44 focuses on the income piece, with paycheck breakdowns for all 50 states, plus Budget and Insights inside the mobile app. Pair Pay44's paycheck and budget views with this calculator's snapshot for a complete picture: what's coming in, where it's going, and what it's building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about net worth calculator
What is net worth and how is it calculated?
Net worth equals everything you own (assets) minus everything you owe (liabilities). It's the standard accounting identity used by every major personal-finance publisher and the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances. Add up cash, investments, retirement, real estate, vehicles, and other assets, then subtract mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other debts.
What counts as an asset?
Cash and bank balances, investments held in taxable brokerage accounts, retirement balances (401(k), IRA, Roth IRA, HSA), the market value of your home and any other real estate, the resale value of vehicles, and other items with meaningful resale value such as business equity, crypto, or collectibles.
What counts as a liability?
Anything you owe: mortgage balance, student loans, auto loans, credit card balances, personal loans, medical debt, BNPL balances, and any other outstanding debt. Use the current payoff balance, not the original loan amount.
Is a negative net worth bad?
Not always. It's common in your 20s and 30s when student loans and a recent mortgage outweigh early savings. The trend over time matters more than a single snapshot. If your net worth is climbing year over year, you're on the right track. Use our 401(k) contribution calculator to model how steady retirement savings can flip the picture.
How often should I calculate my net worth?
Quarterly is a good cadence for most households, with a full annual review at year-end. Monthly tracking works if you're actively paying down high-interest debt or saving toward a specific goal like a down payment.
What is a good debt-to-asset ratio?
Under 30% is strong. 30% to 50% is moderate. 50% to 80% is stretched, and above 80% is high risk. The ratio answers how much of your asset base is financed by debt. Lower is better, though a young household with a recent mortgage can have a high ratio temporarily and still be on track.
What is the average net worth by age in the U.S.?
Based on the 2022 Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances (the most recent), median net worth ranges from about $39,000 for under-35 households to roughly $409,900 for 65 to 74. Mean (average) values run three to five times higher because the ultra-wealthy pull the average up, which is why median is the more useful benchmark.
Should I include my home equity in net worth?
Yes. Include the home's current market value as an asset and the remaining mortgage balance as a liability. The difference is your home equity, a legitimate part of net worth even though it isn't liquid. For a separate view of how much you could spend or invest today, look at liquid net worth (cash plus investments minus short-term debts).