This ammount varries from person to person and from year to year. For both 2009 and 2010 the maximum a person can contribute to their 401 K plan(s) is either the maximum allowed contribution set by your employer, or $16,500, whichever of these is the lower ammount.
16500
49000
49,000
$16,500
The 401(k) contribution limit for is $16,500 for those under 50 years old. For anyone between the ages of 50 and 59 ½ years old you also have the option of contributing an additional $5,500 as a catch-up contribution.The IRA contribution limit for is $5,000 for those under 50 years old, with a $1,000 catch-up contribution option for those between 50 and 59 ½ years old.
16500
16500
16500
49,000
49000
49000
49000
49,000
$16,500
For 2015 tax year, the utmost contribution that you could make for your new 401(k) plan is $18,000. If you are older than 50, you may even lead a “catch-up†contribution as high as yet another $6,000.
The maximum contribution to a 401(k) for individuals over 50 is $26,000 in 2021. This includes the standard limit of $19,500 plus an additional catch-up contribution of $6,500 for those aged 50 and over.
The maximum annual contribution should be $17,500. Therefore you should be able to contribute $10,000 to your 401(k) plan without reaching your limit.