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2025 Cost of Living Adjustments for Retirement Plans

The IRS has released the cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) applicable to qualified retirement plans for 2025. Below is an updated summary of those adjustments. The limits that increased for 2025 are shown in green.

2024

 

2025

Maximum Compensation

$

345,000

$

350,000

Maximum Contribution Limit

 

69,000

70,000

401(k) Salary Deferral Annual Limit

 

23,000

23,500

SIMPLE Salary Deferral Annual Limit

 

16,000

16,500

457/403(b) Salary Deferral Annual Limit

 

23,000

23,500

Defined Benefit Annual Limit

 

275,000

280,000

Covered Compensation Limits – Social Security

 

168,600

176,100

Catch-up Contributions 401(k)/403(b)/457

 

7,500

7,500

Catch-up Contributions (age 60-63) 401(k)/403(b)/457

 

n/a

11,250

Catch-up Contributions SIMPLE 401(k)

 

3,500

3,500

Catch-up Contributions SIMPLE (age 60-63) 401(k)

 

n/a

5,250

Highly Compensated Employee

 

155,000

160,000

IRA Contribution Limit

 

7,000

7,000

IRA Catch-up Contribution Limit

 

1,000

1,000

SEP Threshold

 

750

750

For more information or questions, please connect with us!

 

Therese Cheevers
Therese Cheevers, APA, ERPA

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