Highly Compensated Employee 2024 401k Limit. Those 50 and older can contribute an additional $7,500. The irs adjusts this limit.

Of note, the 2024 pretax limit that applies to elective deferrals to irc section 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans increased from $22,500 to $23,000. Highly compensated employees (hces) are employees who earn more than the irs maximum allowable compensation for a 401(k) of $155,000 ($150,000 for 2023), or who own more than 5% of a business.