Question: what is the maximum amount an employer can match 401k?
Answer: The short and simple answer is no. Employer matching contributions do not count toward your maximum contribution limit as set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which for 2020 is $19,500 of your own money to your 401(k), $26,000 if you're aged 50 or over ($19,000 and $25,000, respectively, for 2019).