This Is The Average Retirement Income (Unexpected) What is the average retirement income? It's well known that many people are behind when it comes to saving for retirement, with many people needing to work well past the traditional retirement age just to make ends meet. This financial struggle forces some to rely on family, friends, or government assistance to stay afloat. The idea of a comfortable and carefree retirement seems increasingly out of reach for many. In this video, we’ll take a closer look at the average retirement income as well as some other surprising information.