2026 Retirement Contribution Limits & Income Phaseouts Updated by IRS
Every year, the IRS updates various limits due to inflation. This covers everything from your tax rates and standard deductions to contribution limits for retirement accounts.
Earlier this month, the IRS released the 2026 contribution limits for a variety of retirement accounts and despite their best efforts, it’s formatted like an encyclopedia.
Here they are in a (hopefully) more easily readable format!
The contribution limits for 401(k), 403(b), 457 & TSP has increased to $24,500 – a $1,000 increase over 2025.
The catch-up contribution limit for those 50+ is an additional $8,000 – a $500 increase over 2025.
The super catch-up limit for those 60-63 is an additional $3,250 on top of the $8,000 for a total super catch-up of $11,250.
So the limits are now, based on age:
For IRAs, your contribution limit is now $7,500 – a $500 increase over 2025.
The catch up contribution limits for those over 50 years old has increased to $1,100 – a $100 increase over 2025.
The Roth IRA income phaseouts have increased as well and remains based on the modified adjusted gross income:
These figures were not explicitly listed in the IRS page but Fidelity has a useful recap.
If you are eligible for an HSA, your limits are now $4,400 for individuals (self-only) and $8,750 for family coverage.
The catch up contribution limit for those 55+ is an additional $1,000.
The Saver’s Credit (Retirement Savings Contributions Credit) increased its income limits:
SIMPLE retirement account limits increased to $17,000 – up from $16,500 from 2025. Catch up contributions for those 50+ has increased to $4,000 and the super catch up (60-63) is $5,250.
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