How much does a $5,000 CD earn at 5.5% for 1 year?

$5,282.04

A $5,000 certificate of deposit at 5.5% for 1 year matures at $5,282.04 — $282.04 of interest.

How it is worked out

A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.

$5,000 × (1 + 5.5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 1) = $5,282.04

APY 5.64%. Interest earned: $282.04.

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How much does a $5,000 CD earn at 5.5% for 1 year?
A $5,000 certificate of deposit at 5.5% for 1 year matures at $5,282.04 — $282.04 of interest. $5,000 × (1 + 5.5% ÷ 12)^(12 × 1) = $5,282.04.
How is this worked out?
A CD compounds at a fixed rate for a fixed term. Monthly compounding is the usual case, and the APY is what that compounding is worth over a year — always slightly above the stated rate.
Can I use my own figures?
Yes — the CD calculator takes any values and shows the full result.