IRS Announces 2027 Pension Limits
The IRS has issued the annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to various pension limits that will apply in 2027. For 2027, the maximum annual benefit payable under a defined benefit plan increases to $300,000, and the elective deferral limit under a 401(k) plan or 403(b) plan increases to $25,500. Several key 2027 pension limits, as well as the Social Security taxable wage base, are noted in the chart below, along with prior years' limits.
|
Rate |
2027 |
2026 |
2025 |
|
Maximum annual Pension Benefit |
$300,000 |
$290,000 |
$280,000 |
|
Maximum Contribution to a DC Plan |
$75,000 |
$72,000 |
$70,000 |
|
Maximum Elective 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Deferrals |
$25,500 |
$24,500 |
$23,500 |
|
Qualified Plan Compensation Limit |
$375,000 |
$360,000 |
$350,000 |
|
Social Security Taxable Wage Base |
$192,300 |
$184,500 |
$176,100 |
View Notice 2026-66 at 2027 Amounts Relating to Retirement Plans and IRAs, as Adjusted for Changes in Cost-of-Living for additional changes for 2027. For Social Security changes, including the Taxable Wage Base, refer to the 2027 Social Security Changes announced at 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Fact Sheet | News | SSA .
If you have any questions about these or other limits or about their impact on your plan, please contact your Cheiron consultant.
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