v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name EMPOWER FUNDS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000356476
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026
Empower Conservative Profile Fund - Class L [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Conservative Profile Fund
Class Name Class L
Trading Symbol MXIPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Conservative Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Conservative Profile Fund
(Class L/MXIPX)
$
103		 1.01
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.39%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 103
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.01% [1]
Net Assets $ 1,796,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 900,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,796M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.9M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 8
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 22.50
%
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund Institutional Class 9.10
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.48
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.40
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.61
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class 6.56
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.55
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 5.13
%
Empower Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Class 4.37
%
Empower High Yield Bond Fund Institutional Class 3.93
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 22.50
%
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund Institutional Class 9.10
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.48
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.40
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.61
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class 6.56
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.55
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 5.13
%
Empower Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Class 4.37
%
Empower High Yield Bond Fund Institutional Class 3.93
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Conservative Profile Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Conservative Profile Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXKVX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Conservative Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Conservative Profile Fund
(Institutional Class/MXKVX)
$
42		0.41
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.39%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41% [1]
Net Assets $ 1,796,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 900,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,796M
Total number of portfolio holdings
18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.9M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
8
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract22.50
%
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund Institutional Class9.10
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class8.48
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class8.40
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class6.61
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class6.56
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class6.55
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class5.13
%
Empower Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Class4.37
%
Empower High Yield Bond Fund Institutional Class3.93
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract22.50
%
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund Institutional Class9.10
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class8.48
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class8.40
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class6.61
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class6.56
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class6.55
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class5.13
%
Empower Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Class4.37
%
Empower High Yield Bond Fund Institutional Class3.93
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Conservative Profile Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Conservative Profile Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXCPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Conservative Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Conservative Profile Fund
(Investor Class/MXCPX)
$
78		 0.76
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.39%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 78
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.76% [1]
Net Assets $ 1,796,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 900,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 8.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,796M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.9M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 8
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 22.50
%
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund Institutional Class 9.10
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.48
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.40
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.61
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class 6.56
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.55
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 5.13
%
Empower Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Class 4.37
%
Empower High Yield Bond Fund Institutional Class 3.93
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 22.50
%
Empower Short Duration Bond Fund Institutional Class 9.10
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.48
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 8.40
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.61
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class 6.56
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.55
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 5.13
%
Empower Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Institutional Class 4.37
%
Empower High Yield Bond Fund Institutional Class 3.93
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund - Class L  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund
Class Name Class L
Trading Symbol MXHPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund
(Class L/MXHPX)
$
110		 1.07
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.45%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 110
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.07% [2]
Net Assets $ 1,350,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 600,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,350M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.6M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 12
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 21.96
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 10.71
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.67
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.60
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.09
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 6.01
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class 5.16
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class 5.15
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.61
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 4.43
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 21.96
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 10.71
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.67
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 6.60
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.09
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 6.01
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class 5.16
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class 5.15
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.61
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 4.43
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund - Institutional Class [Member]  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXJUX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund
(Institutional Class/MXJUX)
$
49		0.47
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.45%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 49
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.47% [2]
Net Assets $ 1,350,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 600,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,350M
Total number of portfolio holdings
18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.6M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
12
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract21.96
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class10.71
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class6.67
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class6.60
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class6.09
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class6.01
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class5.16
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class5.15
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class4.61
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class4.43
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract21.96
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class10.71
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class6.67
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class6.60
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class6.09
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class6.01
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class5.16
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class5.15
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class4.61
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class4.43
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXDPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund
(Investor Class/MXDPX)
$
85		0.82
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.45%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 85
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82% [2]
Net Assets $ 1,350,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 600,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 12.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,350M
Total number of portfolio holdings
18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.6M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
12
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract21.96
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class10.71
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class6.67
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class6.60
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class6.09
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class6.01
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class5.16
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class5.15
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class4.61
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class4.43
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract21.96
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class10.71
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class6.67
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class6.60
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class6.09
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class6.01
%
Empower U.S. Government Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Class5.16
%
Empower Core Bond Fund Institutional Class5.15
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class4.61
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class4.43
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
 Empower Moderate Profile Fund - Class L  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderate Profile Fund
Class Name Class L
Trading Symbol MXGPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderate Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderate Profile Fund
(Class L/MXGPX)
$
120		 1.15
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.51%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 120
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.15% [3]
Net Assets $ 2,768,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,300,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 11.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
2,768M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
1.3M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 11
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 15.97
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 14.82
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 8.42
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 8.31
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.14
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 5.31
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.84
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.80
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.10
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.03
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 15.97
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 14.82
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 8.42
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 8.31
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.14
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 5.31
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.84
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.80
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.10
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.03
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Moderate Profile Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderate Profile Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXITX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderate Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderate Profile Fund
(Institutional Class/MXITX)
$
58		 0.55
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.51%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.55% [3]
Net Assets $ 2,768,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,300,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 11.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
2,768M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
1.3M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 11
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 15.97
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 14.82
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 8.42
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 8.31
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.14
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 5.31
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.84
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.80
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.10
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.03
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 15.97
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 14.82
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 8.42
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 8.31
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.14
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 5.31
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.84
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.80
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.10
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.03
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Moderate Profile Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderate Profile Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXMPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderate Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderate Profile Fund
(Investor Class/MXMPX)
$
94		 0.90
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.51%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 94
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90% [3]
Net Assets $ 2,768,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,300,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 11.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
2,768M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
1.3M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 11
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 15.97
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 14.82
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 8.42
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 8.31
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.14
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 5.31
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.84
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.80
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.10
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.03
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower of America Contract 15.97
%
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 14.82
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 8.42
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 8.31
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 6.14
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 5.31
%
Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.84
%
Empower Global Bond Fund Institutional Class 4.80
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 4.10
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.03
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXHRX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund
(Institutional Class/MXHRX)
$
67		 0.64
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.57%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 67
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.64% [4]
Net Assets $ 1,712,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 800,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,712M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.8M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 13
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 18.40
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 10.45
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 10.31
%
Empower of America Contract 8.98
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 7.61
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.59
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.99
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class 4.70
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 4.26
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 3.58
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 18.40
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 10.45
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 10.31
%
Empower of America Contract 8.98
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 7.61
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.59
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.99
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class 4.70
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 4.26
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 3.58
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXBPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund
(Investor Class/MXBPX)
$
103		 0.99
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.57%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 103
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.99% [4]
Net Assets $ 1,712,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 800,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,712M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 18
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.8M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 13
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 18.40
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 10.45
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 10.31
%
Empower of America Contract 8.98
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 7.61
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.59
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.99
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class 4.70
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 4.26
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 3.58
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 18.40
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 10.45
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 10.31
%
Empower of America Contract 8.98
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 7.61
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.59
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 4.99
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class 4.70
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 4.26
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 3.58
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
 Empower Aggressive Profile Fund - Institutional Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Aggressive Profile Fund
Class Name Institutional Class
Trading Symbol MXGTX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Aggressive Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Aggressive Profile Fund
(Institutional Class/MXGTX)
$
83		 0.78
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.68%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 83
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78% [5]
Net Assets $ 1,042,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 10
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 500,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,042M
Total number of portfolio holdings
 10
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.5M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
 13
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 25.64
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 14.59
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 14.39
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 10.62
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 9.21
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.97
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class 6.57
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 5.94
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 3.07
%
Empower Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 3.00
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 25.64
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 14.59
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class 14.39
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 10.62
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class 9.21
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 6.97
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class 6.57
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class 5.94
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class 3.07
%
Empower Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class 3.00
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
Empower Aggressive Profile Fund - Investor Class  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Empower Aggressive Profile Fund
Class Name Investor Class
Trading Symbol MXAPX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Empower Aggressive Profile Fund (the "Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents. You may also request this information by contacting us at 1-866-831-7129.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-866-831-7129
Additional Information Website https://www.empower.com/investments/empower-funds/fund-documents
Expenses [Text Block]
Fund Expenses for the period ended
June 30, 2026
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class)
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage
of a $10,000 investment
Empower Aggressive Profile Fund
(Investor Class/MXAPX)
$
120		1.13
%
(a)
(a)
The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.68%).
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 120
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.13% [5]
Net Assets $ 1,042,000,000
Holdings Count | Holding 10
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 500,000
Investment Company, Portfolio Turnover 13.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]
Key Fund Statistics
The following table outlines key fund statistics that you should pay attention to.
Fund net assets
$
1,042M
Total number of portfolio holdings
10
Total advisory fee paid
$
0.5M
Portfolio turnover rate as of the end of the reporting period (not annualized)
13
%
Holdings [Text Block]
Graphical Representation of Holdings
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentages of the total investments of the Fund.
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class25.64
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class14.59
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class14.39
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class10.62
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class9.21
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class6.97
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class6.57
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class5.94
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class3.07
%
Empower Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class3.00
%
ASSET CLASS ALLOCATION
Graphical Representation - Allocation 2 Chart
Largest Holdings [Text Block]
Top Ten Holdings
Empower Large Cap Value Fund Institutional Class25.64
%
Empower Large Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class14.59
%
Empower International Value Fund Institutional Class14.39
%
Empower Mid Cap Value Fund Institutional Class10.62
%
Empower International Growth Fund Institutional Class9.21
%
Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class6.97
%
Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institutional Class6.57
%
Empower Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class5.94
%
Empower Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Class3.07
%
Empower Small Cap Growth Fund Institutional Class3.00
%
Material Fund Change [Text Block]
Material Fund Changes
There were no material changes to the Fund during the reporting period.
Accountant Change Disagreements [Text Block]
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.
[1] The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.39%).
[2] The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.45%).
[3] The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.51%).
[4] The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.57%).
[5] The Fund’s annualized expense ratio includes expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund’s pro-rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the underlying funds in which it invests (0.68%).