Annual Plan Contribution Limits

For Employer-Sponsored Plans

Annual retirement contribution limits

Contribution Limits 2025 2026
401(k) / 403(b) / 457(b) elective deferrals  $23,500  $24,500
Catch-up contributions  $7,500  $8,000
Catch-up contribution — Age 60-63 $11,250 $11,250
DC Plan combined annual contribution limit  $70,000  $72,000
Annual compensation limit  $350,000  $360,000
Highly compensated employee threshold  $160,000  $160,000
Top heavy key employee dollar limit  $230,000  $235,000
Mandatory Roth Catch-Up FICA Threshold* $150,000 **
Social Security taxable wage base  $176,100  $184,500
SIMPLE Plan contribution limit  $16,500  $17,000
SIMPLE Plan catch-up  $3,500  $4,000
SIMPLE plan catch-up — Age 60-63 $5,250 $5,250
Defined Benefit Annual Benefit Limit  $280,000  $290,000
IRA contribution limit  $7,000  $7,500
IRA catch-up  $1,000  $1,100

*Catch-Up deferrals made by highly paid participants must be made on a Roth Basis. For 2026, this applies to participants with more than $150,000 of FICA wages in 2025. 

**For 2026, the threshold is pending IRS release and will be updated when available. 

Contribution Limits

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