How Much Can I Put In A Retirement Plan? 
In 2013 the contribution limits for qualified plans like 401 -LRB- k -RRB- , 403 -LRB- b -RRB- , most 457 plans and the federal governments Thrift Savings Plan are $ 17,500 . The catch-up contribution limit for age 50 and older is $ 5,500 per year . The limit on annual contributions to a traditional Individual Retirement Accounts -LRB- IRA -RRB- is $ 5,500 . 