The IRS has announced changes to retirement plan limits for 2026.

 

For a complete list of plan limits based on plan types please visit the IRS website.

 

2026

2025

2024

Elective Deferrals Limit—401(k), 403(b)

$24,500

$23,500

$23,000

Defined Contribution Limit

$72,000

$70,000

$69,000

Defined Benefit Limit

$290,000

$280,000

$275,000

Compensation Limit

$360,000

$350,000

$345,000

Catch-Up Contribution Limit— 401(k), 403(b)

Super Catch-up (age 60-63)

$8,000

$11,250

$7,500

$11,250

$7,500

n/a

Highly Compensated Employees

$160,000

$160,000

$155,000

Key Employee

$235,000

$230,000

$220,000

SIMPLE Employee Deferrals

$17,000

$16,500

$16,000

SIMPLE Catch-Up Deferral

$6,000

$4,000

$3,500