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This chart lists the maximum amounts individuals are permitted to contribute to their retirement plans each year.
The effective date for 2020 limits is January 1, 2021.
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
| Annual employee contribution limit for 401(k), 403(b), or 457 savings plans | $19,500 | $19,500 | $19,000 | $18,500 |
| Annual catch-up contribution limit for 401(k), 403(b) or 457 savings plans if employee is age 50 or over | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Maximum annual benefit payable by a defined benefit pension plan | $230,000 | $230,000 | $225,000 | $220,000 |
| Annual limit for combined employer – employee contributions to a defined contribution plan | $58,000 | $57,000 | $56,000 | $55,000 |
| Annual contribution limit to an Individual Retirement Account for individuals | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $5,500 |
| Annual catch-up contribution limit for Individual Retirement Accounts for individuals age 50 or over | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Annual employee contribution for SIMPLE plans | $13,500 | $13,500 | $13,000 | $12,500 |
| Annual catch-up employee contribution for SIMPLE plans if employee is age 50 and over | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Maximum monthly amount insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for people in single employer plans retiring at age 65. Find out guarantee limits at other ages. | $6,034 | $5,812 | $5,608 | $5,420 |
| Maximum monthly amount insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for people in multiemployer plans retiring with 30 years of service. Find more information on multiemployer insurance. | $1,072 | $1,072 | $1,072 | $1,072 |
| Maximum amount of wages taxable by Social Security | $142,800 | $137,700 | $132,900 | $128,400 |
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