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2026 Retirement Contribution Limits

How much you can contribute to tax-advantaged retirement and health accounts in 2026, including catch-up amounts. Contributing enough to capture a full employer match comes first; these are the ceilings beyond that.

401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans

Limit2026 amount
Employee elective deferral$24,500
Catch-up (age 50+)$8,000
Higher catch-up (ages 60–63)$11,250
Total additions, incl. employer (415(c))$72,000

IRA (traditional and Roth)

Limit2026 amount
Annual contribution$7,500
Catch-up (age 50+)$1,100

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Coverage2026 amount
Self-only$4,400
Family$8,750
Catch-up (age 55+)$1,000

The 401(k) limit applies to your own elective deferrals; employer matching is on top, up to the combined additions ceiling. IRA limits are shared across all your IRAs, and Roth eligibility phases out at higher incomes.

More references: 2026 Federal Income Tax Brackets · 2026 Social Security: Wage Base, Taxes & Full Retirement Age · 2026 Capital Gains Tax Rates

Figures reflect 2026 and are provided for general information, not tax or financial advice. Some inflation-adjusted amounts are finalized late in the year — verify against the IRS or SSA before filing.