Retirement Plan Contribution Limits: 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, 403b, and 457

Summary: Discover the contribution limits and catch-up options for various retirement plans, including 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, SEP IRA, 403b, and 457.
Name of Retirement Plan Basic Contribution Limit Age 50 and up Catch-Up Basic + Age Fifty
401(k) Retirement Plan $22,500 per year deferral $7,500 per year $30,000
SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan $15,500 per year deferral $3,500 per year $19,000
SEP IRA Retirement Plan Cannot exceed the lesser of: 25% of compensation, or $66,000 per year N/A N/A
403b Retirement Plan $22,500 per year deferral $7,500 per year $30,000
457 Retirement Plan $22,500 per year deferral $7,500 per year $30,000
Public School Employees Are Eligible for Both a 403b and 457 $45,000 per year deferral $15,000 per year $60,000
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