Advisors: A downloadable version of our Annual Plan Limits is available here.
2024 Annual Plan Limits |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
Contribution and Benefit Limits | |||
---|---|---|---|
Defined Contribution Plans | $69,000 | $66,000 | $61,000 |
Defined Benefit/Cash Balance Plan - Annuity Limit | $275,000 | $265,000 | $245,000 |
Cash Balance Maximum Lump Sum | $3,500,000 | $3,400,000 | $3,150,000 |
401(k), 403(b) and 457 Plan Elective Deferrals | $23,000 | $22,500 | $20,500 |
SIMPLE Plan Elective Deferrals | $16,000 | $15,500 | $14,000 |
IRA (Traditional and Roth) | $7,000 | $6,500 | $6,000 |
Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract (QLAC) | $200,000 | $155,000 | $145,000 |
ESOP amount to determine lengthening of the 5-year Distribution Rule | $275,000 | $265,000 | $245,000 |
ESOP Maximum Balance subject to the 5-year Distribution Rule | $1,380,000 | $1,330,000 | $1,230,000 |
Catch-Up Contributions | |||
401(k), 403(b) and 457 Plans | $7,500 | $7,500 | $6,500 |
SIMPLE Plans | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,000 |
IRA | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Other | |||
Maximum Considered Compensation | $345,000 | $330,000 | $305,000 |
Social Security Taxable Wage Base | $168,600 | $160,200 | $147,000 |
Definition of Highly Compensated Employee* | $155,000 | $150,000 | $135,000 |
Definition of Key Employee | $220,000 | $215,000 | $200,000 |
SEP Minimum Compensation | $750 | $750 | $650 |
Defined Benefit Plan Single Employer Flat PBGC Rate Premium | $101 | $96 | $88 |
Defined Benefit Plan Single Employer Variable Rate Premiums/$1,000 UVB | $52 | $52 | $48 |
Additional Information:
• The term “annual additions” generally means the sum for any year of employer contributions, employee contributions, and forfeitures.
• For plans that include salary deferral features, individuals who are age 50 and older by the end of the calendar year may make catch-up contributions in addition to the annual addition limit, if catch-up contributions are permitted under the plan.
Notes for off-calendar plan years:
• Deferral limits are on a calendar year basis, regardless of plan year.
• Use the taxable wage base (TWB) in effect at the beginning of the plan year.
• Use the annual compensation limit in effect at the beginning of the plan year.
• Use the annual additions limit in effect at the end of the plan year.
*Amount shown used to determine HCEs for following plan year