For 2025, there are several material contribution limit increases across retirement accounts.
A very good practice is to contribute enough of your salary to receive at least the employer match. Also, pay raises often present an easy opportunity to increase your deferral while reducing your adjusted gross income.
If you will be celebrating your 50th birthday this year, it is also a good time to make sure that your HR Department enables the ‘catch-up’ provision on your employer sponsored plan. This will help you meet the maximum contribution limits throughout the year.
The 2025 contribution limits for nearly all types of retirement plans are listed in the following chart [download in PDF form here]:
| Qualified Plans | ||
|---|---|---|
| 401k, Roth 401k, and 403b plans | ||
| Catch-up for ages 50-59 OR 64 or older | ||
| Catch-up contribution for ages 60-63** | ||
| 457 Plans of tax exempt employers | ||
| Catch-up for ages 50-59 OR 64 or older | ||
| Catch-up contribution for ages 60-63** | ||
| SIMPLE IRA or SIMPLE 401k plans | ||
| Catch-up for ages 50 & over | ||
| Limits on annual additions to SEP Plans | ||
| Traditional and Roth IRAs | ||
| Catch-up for ages 50 & over | ||
| HSA - single (employer & employee) | ||
| HSA - family (employer & employee) | ||
| Catch-up for ages 55 & over |
**It’s important to note that this change is optional for employers. Each plan sponsor will decide whether to implement this feature in their retirement plans.
