401k Contribution Limits 2025 Catch Up Total 2025. In 2025, you’re able to contribute an additional $7,500 to a 401 (k) each year, so long as you’ve made your contributions by the end of the calendar year. Workers who contribute to a 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans and the federal government's thrift savings plan can contribute up to $23,000 in 2025, a $500 increase.

Employees can invest more money into 401 (k) plans in 2025, with contribution limits increasing from 2023’s $22,500 to $23,000 for 2025. Employees age 50 or older are eligible to contribute an additional $1,000, for a total of $8,000.