What is 401(k) vesting?
Quick Answer
401(k) vesting determines when employer matching contributions become legally yours. Your own contributions are always 100% vested. Employer match typically vests over 3–6 years (cliff or graded schedule).
Warren Team
Updated February 17, 2026
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