2024 vs 2023 401k, IRA and Roth IRA Contribution Limit Increases – Official IRS Updates and final Numbers

The IRS has released the latest 401(k), IRA and Roth individual contribution limits including income qualification and phase-out thresholds. See the tables below for limits and changes over the last few years.

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401(k) Limits

Year
Employee Contribution Limit
Maximum Employer Contribution
Max. for ALL Contributions (excl. Catch-up)
Additional Catch-up Amount (age > 50)
2024
$23,000
$46,000
$69,000
$7,500
2023
$22,500
$43,500
$66,000
$7,500
2022
$20,500
$40,500
$61,000
$6,500
2021
$19,500
$38,500
$58,000
$6,500
2020
$19,500
$37,500
$57,000
$6,500
2019
$19,000
$37,000
$56,000
$6,000

IRA Limits

Tax deductible IRA contributions are based on qualifying income ranges and spousal participation in employer sponsored (e.g. 401K plans). You can make the maximum contribution (plus $1,000 more if over 50) if you make above the maximum income ranges, but you won’t get a tax deduction. However for higher income earners this is still worth doing as all capital gains are tax-free.

Year
IRA Contribution Limit
IRA Contribution - Tax Deduction Qualification Income Phase-out Ranges
2024
$7,000 ($8,000 if > 50 years old)
(Single and have Employer Plan) - $77,000 to $87,000
(Married and have Employer Plan) - $123,000,000 to $143,000
(Married Filing Separately and have Employer Plan) - $0 to $10,000
(Married and Spouse has Employer Plan) - $230,000 to $240,000
2023
$6,500 ($7,500 if > 50 years old)
(Single and have Employer Plan) - $73,000 to $83,000
(Married and have Employer Plan) - $116,000,000 to $136,000
(Married Filing Separately and have Employer Plan) - $0 to $10,000
(Married and Spouse has Employer Plan) - $218,000 to $228,000
2022
$6,000 ($7,000 if > 50 years old)
(Single and have Employer Plan) - $68,000 to $78,000
(Married and have Employer Plan) - $109,000 to $129,000
(Married Filing Separately and have Employer Plan) - $0 to $10,000
(Married and Spouse has Employer Plan) - $204,000 to $214,000
2021
$6,000 ($7,000 if > 50 years old)
(Single and have Employer Plan) - $66,000 to $76,000
(Married and have Employer Plan) - $105,000 to $125,000
(Married Filing Separately and have Employer Plan) - $0 to $10,000
(Married and Spouse has Employer Plan) - $198,000 to $208,000

See more on IRA rules and changes

Roth IRA limits

Roth IRA contributions are only allowed for those below the maximum phase-out income range limits shown in the table below. The maximum contribution is allowed for those below the lower end of the phase-out income range limits. See more on latest Roth IRA changes and what this means for you.

YearRoth IRA Contribution LimitSingle Filer and HoH Income Phase Out RangeMarried, Joint Filer Income Phase Out RangeMarried, Filing Separate Income Phase Out Range
2024$6,500 ($7,500 if 50 or older)$146,000-$161,000$230,000–$240,000$0–$10,000
2023$6,500 ($7,500 if 50 or older)$138,000–$153,000$218,000–$228,000$0–$10,000
2022$6,000 ($7,000 if 50 or older)$129,000–$144,000$204,000–$214,000$0–$10,000
2021$6,000 ($7,000 if 50 or older)$125,000–$140,000$198,000–$208,000$0–$10,000

See more details and eligibility rules in our retirement accounts resource page.

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