What Is The Maximum Contribution For A Roth IRA And A 401K) Plan? 
The Maximum Contribution for a Roth IRA and 401 -LRB- k -RRB- are as follows : Roth -LRB- under 50 -RRB- : $ 5,500 Roth -LRB- over 50 -RRB- : $ 6,500 401 -LRB- k -RRB- -LRB- under 50 -RRB- : $ 17,500 401 -LRB- k -RRB- -LRB- over 50 -RRB- : $ 23,000 If you are over age 50 , you can `` catch up '' on contributions which is why that number is higher than those under age 50 . In your 401 -LRB- k -RRB- , if you have monies which are being matched , then I would contribute up to the match . Then I would maximize my contribution in the Roth next . Reach out to your adviser who can review your specific situation and help you get the most out of your retirement monies including finding out what your goal is . 