The pre-set percentage of pay that is automatically contributed to retirement for employees who are auto-enrolled but do not actively choose their own contribution rate. Common default rates range from 3% to 6%, though many plans now include automatic escalation features that increase this rate over time.
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Default Deferral Rate
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