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Maximum Allowable Contributions

The IRS elective contribution limit to a 403(b) for 2025 starts at $23500. If you are over the age of 50, your contribution limit increases to $31,000. The Fifteen Year Cap Expansion Option, commonly referred to as service-based catch up, may also be available to veteran employees having 15 years or more with their current employer and whose total past 403(b) annual contributions average under $5,000 per year of employment. This allowance has a $3,000 maximum amount per year with a lifetime maximum of $15,000. A qualified employee could, for example, contribute an additional $1,000 per year for 15 years to reach the $15,000 lifetime maximum.

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2025 Maximum Allowable Contributions (MAC)

The IRS has recently announced the 2025 Maximum Allowable Contribution (MAC) limits for 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Elective contribution limits will increase by $500 to $23,500 for 2025.
403(b)
Calendar Year
2024
2025
Base Limit (Age 49 & under)
$23,000
$23,500
Age-based catch-up (Age 50 & over)
$30,500
$31,000
Super catch-up (Ages 60 thru 63)
$30,500
$34,750
15-year catch-up (increase to base)
$3,000*
$3,000*
Non-Elective limit
$69,000
$70,000
Overall Combined Limit (50 & over)
$76,500
$77,500
Overall Combined Limit (60 thru 63)
$76,500
$81,250
457(b)
Calendar Year
2024
2025
Base Limit (Age 49 & under)
$23,000
$23,500
Age-based catch-up (Age 50 & over)
$30,500
$31,000
Super catch-up (Ages 60 thru 63)
$30,500
$34,750
Special catch-up
$46,000*
$47,000*
*Requires special calculation to determine eligibility


Calculate Your 2025 MAC

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2025 Base Limit: $23500

Year of Birth:
Number of years at employer:
Total $ of Past 403(b) Contributions with Current Employer:
Past Amount of Service Catch-up Used:

Total 2025 MAC: $23500