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Southern Pension Services Since 1997

Contribution Limits 2025-2026

Limits for Qualified Defined Contribution Plans

  Calendar Year
  2025 2026
Employee Salary Deferral Limit to 401(k) and 403(b) Plans
Additional Employee Catch-up Deferrals
(For employees Age 50-59 and over 63)
$23,500
$7,500
$24,500
$8,000
Additional Employee Catch-up Deferrals
(For employees Age 60-63)
$11,250 $11,250
Defined Contribution Maximum Annual Addition
(IRC § 415(c)2)
$70,000 $72,000
Definition of Highly Compensated Employees:    
Employee Compensation Exceeding (Prior Year)
An employee owning more than (current and prior year)
$160,000
5%
$160,000
5%
Definition of Key Employees:    
Officers Earning in Excess of
A more than 1% Owner Earning in Excess of
An employee owning more than
$230,000
$150,000
5%
$235,000
$150,000
5%
FICA Taxable Wage Base $176,100 $184,500
Maximum Compensation Limit $350,000 $360,000
Employer’s Deductible Contributions 25% 25%