Savings Interest Rates: National Average at 0.38% APY Today

The national average savings account interest rate stands at 0.38% APY, as reported by the FDIC. This is a notable increase from 0.06% three years ago. Currently, the highest savings account rate available is 4.1% APY, offered by Bask Bank. If a deposit of $1,000 is made into a 4% APY account, the balance would grow to $1,040.81 after one year, illustrating the significant impact of higher interest rates on savings.