If you're at least 50 years old though, the IRS will allow you to make extra contributions. These are referred to as “catch-up” contributions. For 2025 (and 2024), the IRS is allowing $7,500 in catch-up contributions.
2025 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits (401k, 457(b) & More) PlanNormal LimitPre-Retirement Catch-up Limit 401(a) $70,000 N/A 401(k) $23,500 N/A 403(b) $23,500 $15,000 lifetime cap IRA $7,000 N/A1 more row
Can I contribute 100% of my paycheck into my 401(k)? While you may be looking to contribute your entire paycheck to your 401(k), required federal and state withholding typically prevents you from doing so.
How much can I contribute to an IRA? The annual contribution limit for 2023 is $6,500, or $7,500 if you're age 50 or older (2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 is $6,000, or $7,000 if you're age 50 or older).
The basic limit on elective deferrals is $23,000 in 2024, $22,500 in 2023, $20,500 in 2022, $19,500 in 2020 and 2021, and $19,000 in 2019, or 100% of the employee's compensation, whichever is less.
How to max out your retirement savings Consider contributing to your workplace retirement account up to the employer match. Consider contributing the maximum amount to your health savings account (HSA) ... Consider contributing the maximum to an IRA (a Roth IRA, traditional IRA, and/or a rollover IRA)
The employer's 401(k) maximum contribution limit is much more liberal. Altogether, the most that can be contributed to your 401(k) plan between both you and your employer is $70,000 in 2025, up from $69,000 in 2024.
 
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                     
                    