Max Amount For 401k 2025. Starting in 2025, employees can sock away up to $23,500 in their 401(k)s. For 2025, the 401(k) limit for employee salary deferrals is $23,500, which is above the 2024 401(k) limit of $23,000.
In 2025, the catchup contribution stayed at $7,500, the same as in 2024 and 2023. If you’re aiming to sock away the max in your 401(k) for 2025, now’s the perfect.