IRS Announces 2022 Contribution and Benefit Limits for Retirement Plans

The IRS has announced the 2022 cost-of-living adjustments to the dollar limitations for defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Here is a comparison of the 2021 limits and the new limits effective January 1, 2022:



Limit

2021

2022

Defined Contribution Plans
(Including employee deferral and employer contributions)
$58,000 $61,000
403(b) Elective Deferrals
(always on a calendar-year basis)
$19,500 $20,500
457(b) Plans
(Including employee deferral and employer contributions)
$19,500 $20,500
15-Year Catch-Up for 403(b) Plans
(Lifetime maximum $15,000)
$3,000 $3,000
Catch-Up Contribution
(age 50 or over) Not available in non-governmental 457(b) Plans
$6,500 $6,500
Annual Compensation Limit
(100% of compensation if less than dollar limit – limits different for Puerto Rico)
$290,000 $305,000
Highly Compensated Employee $130,000 $135,000




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