For additional information on Contribution Limits, see our 2026 COLA post here and our 2025 COLA post here

Plan Section & Contribution Limits 2026 2025 2024 2023
Maximum Defined Contribution Annual Additions (415(c)(1)(A) $72,000 $70,000 $69,000 $66,000
Salary Deferral 401(k)/403(b) Limit (402(g)) $24,500 $23,500 $23,000 $22,500
Catch-Up Limit - 401(k)/403(b)/457 (414(v)(2)(B)(i)) - Age 50 or Over $8,000 $7,500 $7,500 $7,500
Catch-Up Limit - 401(k)/403(b)/457 (414(v)(2)(E)(i)) - Age 60, 61, 62, or 63 $11,250 $11,250 - -
Roth Catch-Up Wage Threshold (If Catch-Up Must Be designated Roth) TBD $150,000 - -
Defined Benefit/Cash Balance Plan Limit - Annuity Limits (409(o)(1)(C)(ii)) $290,000 $280,000 $275,000 $265,000
SIMPLE Plan Elective Deferrals $17,000 $16,500 $16,000 $15,500
IRA Limits (Traditional and Roth) $7,500 $7,000 $7,000 $6,500

 

Plan Compensation & Other Limits 2026 2025 2024 2023
Maximum Compensation for Retirement Plan Purposes $360,000 $350,000 $345,000 $330,000
HCE Compensation Limit (414(q)(1)(B)) $160,000 $160,000 $155,000 $150,000
Key Employee Officer (416(i)(1)(A)(i)) $235,000 $230,000 $220,000 $215,000
Social Security Taxable Wage Base $184,500 $176,100 $168,600 $160,200