In Notice 2018-83 (November 1, 2018), the IRS released the new limits on benefits and contributions for retirement plans. Current limits and historical context are provided below.
| Type of Limitation | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
| 401(k)and 403(b) Elective Deferrals (not including adjustment and catch-ups) | $19,000 | $18,500 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $17,500 |
| 457 Plan Limits (not including catch-ups) | $19,000 | $18,500 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $17,500 |
| Catch-Up Deferrals to 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), or SARSEP Plans | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,500 | $5,500 |
| Annual Defined Benefit Plan Limit (age 62 with 10+ yrs.of plan participation) | $225,000 | $220,000 | $215,000 | $210,000 | $210,000 | $210,000 |
| Defined Contribution Plan Limit (to include SEP-IRA) | $56,000 | $55,000 | $54,000 | $53,000 | $53,000 | $52,000 |
| Annual Compensation Limit (maximum considered compensation) | $280,000 | $275,000 | $270,000 | $265,000 | $265,000 | $260,000 |
| Highly Compensated Employee (earned in the prior year) | $125,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $115,000 |
| SIMPLE Retirement Accounts (SIMPLE-IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) Plans) | $13,000 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $12,000 |
| Catch-Up Deferrals to Simple IRA Plan | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| Social Security Wage Base | $132,900 | $128,700 | $127,200 | $118,500 | $118,500 | $117,000 |
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