Plan Sponsor Resource Center

Our Plan Sponsor Resource Center brings together – in one place – frequently used critical compliance and governance tools, checklists and other resources to help plan sponsors manage the complex administrative requirements and navigate the evolving regulatory and litigation environment relating to employee benefits.


Access our ERISA at 50 page and the ERISA at 45 page.


Compensation and Benefit Limits

Dollar limits for contributions and benefits in retirement plans and certain deferred compensation plans for 2022.

2023 2022 2021
401(k)/403(b) Plan Deferral Limit $22,500 $20,500 $19,500
Catch-Up Contributions (401(k), 403(b) & Governmental 457(b) Plans) $7,500 $6,500 $6,500
Defined Contribution Dollar Limit $66,000 $61,000 $58,000
Defined Benefit Annual Limit $265,000 $245,000 $230,000
Pay Threshold for Determining Highly Compensated Employee $150,000 (for determinations in 2024) $135,000 (for determinations in 2023) $130,000 (for determinations in 2022)
Annual Compensation Limit $330,000 $305,000 $290,000
457(b) Plan Deferral Limit $22,500 $20,500 $19,500
Social Security Taxable Wage Base $160,200 $147,000 $142,800

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