Annual Plan Limits
Each year the U.S. government adjusts the limits for qualified plans and Social Security to reflect cost-of living adjustments and changes in the law. Many of these limits are based on the "plan year" as defined in the plan document. The elective deferral and catch-up limits are always based on the calendar year.
| Type | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contribution and Benefit Limits | |||
| Elective Deferral Limit | $20,500 | $19,500 | $19,500 |
| Catch-Up Contributions | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Annual Contribution Limit | $61,000 | $58,000 | $57,000 |
| Annual Contribution Limit including Catch-Up Contributions | $67,500 | $64,500 | $63,000 |
| Annual Benefit Limit | $245,000 | $230,000 | $230,000 |
| Compensation Limits | |||
| Maximum Plan Compensation | $305,000 | $290,000 | $285,000 |
| Income Subject to Social Security | $147,000 | $142,800 | $137,700 |
| Key EE Compensation Threshold | $200,000 | $185,000 | $185,000 |
| Highly Compensated EE Threshold | $135,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
| IRA Limits | |||
| SIMPLE Plan Elective Deferrals | $14,000 | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| SIMPLE Catch-Up Contributions | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Individual Retirement Account (IRA) | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| IRA Catch-Up Contribution | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |