New IRS 401(k) Limits for 2019*

• The elective deferral limit for 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans increases to $19,000 in 2019 ($18,500 in 2018). 
• The limitation on catch up contributions for employees age 50 and over remains at $6,000 in 2019.
• The maximum “annual addition” limit for a defined contribution plan increases to $56,000 in 2019 ($55,000 in 2018). 
• The annual dollar limit on compensation that can be taken into account increases to $280,000 in 2019 ($275,000 in 2018).
• Compensation for determining highly compensated employee (“HCE”) status increases to $125,000. 

*Source https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-18-83.pdf

For employees wishing to max out their contributions for the year in 2019, below are the necessary contribution amounts:

Pay frequency	Weekly	Bi-Weekly	Semi-Monthly	Monthly
# of Pay Periods	52	26	24	12
Under 50 Years Old	$ 365.38	$ 730.77	$ 791.67	$ 1,583.33
Over 50 Years Old	$ 480.77	$ 961.54	$ 1,041.67	$ 2,083.33