2025 Maximum 401k Contribution Employee And Employer. When will the irs release 401k contribution limits 2025? The total of all employee and employer contributions per employer will increase from $69,000 in 2024 to $70,000 in 2025 for those under 50.

The 401(k) contribution limit for employees in 2025 has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. The total maximum allowable contribution to a defined contribution plan (including both employee and employer contributions) is expected to rise by $2,000.