2025 Contribution Limits

2025 401k Contribution Limits

Official IRS limits for employee elective deferrals

Age GroupBaseCatch-UpTotal
Under 50$23,500-$23,500
Ages 50-59$23,500+$7,500$31,000
Ages 60-63 🆕$23,500+$11,250$34,750
Ages 64+$23,500+$7,500$31,000

NEW for 2025: Super Catch-Up

Under SECURE 2.0, participants aged 60-63 can contribute an additional $11,250 (up from $7,500). This is the highest catch-up amount ever allowed!

Ages 60-63 Max: $23,500 + $11,250 =$34,750

Other 2025 Limits

Total Annual Additions (Employee + Employer)$70,000
Compensation Limit (for calculations)$350,000
Required Minimum Distribution Age73

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