Contribution Limits

Contribution Limits

Every Year, The IRS sets limits on the maximum amount you can contribute to your 401K and other retirement savings account. The limitations are changed based on the increase in the cost-of-living index. It’s good news for those who contribute to retirement savings plans. The following table illustrates various limits for Retirement Plan contributions for the last 3 years.

Type of Limitation

2024

2023

2022

Type of Limitation

Elective Deferrals

(401(k) and 403(b); not including adjustments and catch-ups)

2024

$23,000

2023

$22,500

2022

$20,500

Type of Limitation

457(b)(2) and 457(c)(1) Limits

(not including catch-ups)

2024

$23,000

2023

$22,500

2022

$20,500

Type of Limitation

Section 414(v) Catch-Up Deferrals

to 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), or SARSEP Plans

2024

$7,500

2023

$7,500

2022

$6,500

Type of Limitation

Defined Benefit Plans

2024

$275,000

2023

$265,000

2022

$245,000

Type of Limitation

Defined Contribution Plans

(annual additions limit)

2024

$69,000

2023

$66,000

2022

$61,000

Type of Limitation

Annual Compensation Limit

2024

$345,000

2023

$330,000

2022

$305,000

Type of Limitation

Highly Compensated Employee (“HCEs”)

2024

$155,000

2023

$150,000

2022

$135,000