salary deferral limits for 2016
401k/403b/457 Elective Deferral Limit. 401k/403b/457 contribution limit will stay the same at $18,000 in 2016. If you are age 50 or over, the catch-up contribution limit will also stay the same at $6,000.IMPLE 401k and SIMPLE IRA plans have a lower limit than 401k plans. It will also stay the same at $12,500 in 2016. If you are age 50 or over, the catch-up contribution limit will also stay the same at $3,000.