Irs 401k Employer Contribution Limits 2024. The elective deferral limit for simple plans is 100% of compensation or $16,000 in 2024, $15,500 in 2023, $14,000 in 2022, and $13,500 in 2020 and 2021. For 2024, the 401 (k) contribution limit for employees is $23,000, or $30,500 if you are age 50 or older.
This means that your total 401 (k) contribution limit for 2024 is. This is always 5x the maximum 401 (k) plan total contribution limit.