Maximum 401k Contribution With Catch Up 2024. Total 401 (k) plan contributions by an employee and an employer cannot exceed $69,000 in 2024. Learn more about 401 (k) limits.

The 401 (k) contribution limit for 2024 is $23,000 for employee contributions, and $69,000 for the combined employee and employer contributions. For 2024, the maximum you can contribute from your paycheck to a 401 (k) is $23,000.