10 jobs with the worst retirement benefits

Published August 21, 2019 1:30 PM EDT 1 Min Read

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Research shows that retirement benefits like 401(k)s can encourage financial wellness and help employees better prepare for the future. Especially when some workers don’t have $400 saved for a financial emergency. But not every employer offers these benefits, or a match that compliments employee contributions. Bureau of Labor Statistics data analyzed by GOBankingRates.com finds that some jobs provide better retirement savings benefits than others. These 10 worst jobs for retirement benefits had the lowest employer contribution per hour.

Caroline Hroncich

Former senior editor

Caroline Hroncich is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.

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