2009 401k Limits
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Plan Years Beginning In:
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
Annual Compensation Limit
$245,000
$230,000
$ 225.000
$220,000
$210,000
Defined Contribution Plan Contribution
$49,000
$ 46,000
$ 45,000
$ 44,000
$ 42,000
Maximum salary deferral into a 401(k) plan, SARSEP, or 403(b)
$ 16,500
$15,500
$ 15,500
$ 15,000
$ 14,000
Catch-Up Elective Deferrals (applies to participants age 50 or older) Progressive Limitation
$ 5,500
$5,000
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 4,000
Highly Compensated Employee
$110,000
$105,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 95,000
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit
$ 195,000
$185,000
$ 180,000
$ 175,000
$170,000
Social Security Wage Base
$ 106,800
$102,000
$ 97,500
$ 94,200
$ 90,000
Medicare Wage Base
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited