This chart lists the maximum amounts individuals are permitted to contribute to their retirement plans each year.
The effective date for 2022 limits is January 1, 2022.
2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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Annual employee contribution limit for 401(k), 403(b), or 457 savings plans |
$20,500
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$19,500
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$19,500
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$19,000
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Annual catch-up contribution limit for 401(k), 403(b) or 457 savings plans if employee is age 50 or over |
$6,500
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$6,500
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$6,500
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$6,000
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Maximum annual benefit payable by a defined benefit pension plan |
$245,000
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$230,000
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$230,000
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$225,000
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Annual limit for combined employer – employee contributions to a defined contribution plan |
$61,000
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$58,000
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$57,000
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$56,000
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Annual contribution limit to an Individual Retirement Account for individuals |
$6,000
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$6,000
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$6,000
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$6,000
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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 | $14,000 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $13,000 |
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. | $6,204 | $6,034 | $5,812 | $5,608 |
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 | $147,000 | $142,800 | $137,700 |
$132,900
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