Figure 5. Distribution of maximum match rates (by autoenrollment) and default match rates, 2009–2010 (in percent)
Match rate Maximum match rate Default match rate Default maximum match rate
Without autoenrollment With autoenrollment

≤ 2

 23.69 28.75 74.73 68.22

(2–3]

 31.29 36.62 21.65 21.12

(3–4]

 13.93 12.08 1.37 1.9

(4–5]

 17.36 14.72 2.25 8.77

(5–6]

 11.32 6.36 – –

> 6

 2.41 1.47 – –

Note: Sample includes jobs covered by savings and thrift plans with flat match structures. Job-level weights were used to reflect the percentage of workers in the population.

Source: Authors’ calculations using National Compensation Survey restricted-use microdata extract, 2009–2010, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.