Annual Contribution Limits
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| 401(k), 403(b), Profit-Sharing Plans, etc. | ||||
| Annual Compensation | $360,000 | $350,000 | $345,000 | $330,000 |
| Elective Deferrals | $24,500 | $23,500 | $23,000 | $22,500 |
| Catch-up Contributions1 | $8,000 | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Increased Catch-up Contributions (Ages 60-63)2 | $11,250 | $11,250 | n/a | n/a |
| Roth Catch-Up Compensation Threshold (FICA wages)3 | $TBD | $150,000 | $145,000 | n/a |
| Defined Contribution 415 Limits | $72,000 | $70,000 | $69,000 | $66,000 |
| Defined Benefit/Cash Balance Plans | ||||
| Maximum Annual Benefit Payable | $290,000 | $280,000 | $275,000 | $265,000 |
| Single Employer Flat PBGC Rate Premium | $111 | $106 | $101 | $96 |
| Single Employer Variable Rate Premiums/$1,000 UVB | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 |
| IRAs | ||||
| IRA Contribution Limit | $7,500 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $6,500 |
| IRA Catch-Up Contributions1 | $1,100 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Traditional IRA AGI Deduction Phase-out Starting at | ||||
| Joint Return | $129,000 | $126,000 | $123,000 | $116,000 |
| Single or Head of Household | $81,000 | $79,000 | $77,000 | $73,000 |
| SEPs | ||||
| SEP Minimum Compensation | $800 | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| SEP Maximum Contribution | $72,000 | $70,000 | $69,000 | $66,000 |
| SEP Maximum Compensation | $360,000 | $350,000 | $345,000 | $330,000 |
| SIMPLE Plans | ||||
| SIMPLE Maximum Contributions | $17,000 | $16,500 | $16,000 | $15,500 |
| Catch-up Contributions1 | $4,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Increased Catch-up Contributions (Ages 60-63)2 | $5,250 | $5,250 | n/a | n/a |
| Other Limits | ||||
| HCE Threshold | $160,000 | $160,000 | $155,000 | $150,000 |
| Key Employee | $235,000 | $230,000 | $220,000 | $215,000 |
| Taxable Wage Base | $184,500 | $176,100 | $168,600 | $160,200 |
1 Individuals who are age 50 and older by the end of the calendar year may make catch-up contributions in addition to the contribution limit, if catch-up contributions are permitted under the plan.
2 Individuals who are age 60 to 63 by year-end may be eligible to make higher catch-up contributions—if the plan allows it. This increased limit replaces (not adds to) the standard age 50 catch-up and is only available if the plan document includes this option.
3 If an employee’s prior-year FICA wages exceed the annual limit, any catch-up contributions for the current year must be Roth. Plans without a Roth feature can’t accept catch-up contributions for these employees.
*For Plans that are on an off-calendar year, compensation is based on the annual limits in effect at the beginning of the Plan Year. Contribution limits are based on the annual limits in effect at the end of the Plan Year.
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Sources:
https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/cola-increases-for-dollar-limitations-on-benefits-and-contributions
https://www.pbgc.gov/prac/prem/premium-rates
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/cbb.html