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| Boilerpipe Text | When it comes to the question of how much you should contribute to your 401(k) account, thereâs no right or wrong answer. At Guideline, our goal is to provide everyone with a path to retirement, and what that path looks like could change based on your personal goals and circumstances.
And whether youâre just getting started with a 401(k) for the first time or youâre a bit farther along in your journey, itâs never too late or too early to learn more about saving for retirement. As with any financial decision, consulting with an advisor or tax professional can help determine what's best for you.
Letâs talk about your 401(k)
.
Keep reading to learn more about:
Maximum allowable contributions
Employer match
Factors to help you determine what might be the right amount for you
Know your limits
The IRS â not your employer or your retirement account brokerage â sets the maximum amount an individual may contribute to their 401(k) each year. As we covered in
this article
, there are tax advantages to contributing to a 401(k) and these contribution limits are put in place by the IRS to ensure those tax advantages are enjoyed fairly by everyone.
What is the maximum amount I can contribute to my 401(k) each year?
Known as the 402(g) limit in the Internal Revenue Code (or IRC), individuals can contribute up to $24,500 between their traditional and Roth 401(k) accounts in 2026. If youâre 50 or older, you can contribute an additional $8,000 ($32,500 in total) thanks to whatâs known as a catch-up contribution.
1
And beginning in 2025, there is now an extended catch-up allowing individuals aged 60-63 to contribute $11,250 (for a total of $35,750 in 2026).
1
While these limits may stay the same some years, they are re-evaluated by the IRS every year to consider cost-of-living adjustments and are subject to change annually.
Does that limit include what my employer contributes as well?
Itâs important to note that these limits only account for what you as an individual saver are contributing to your account, not the amount an employer may be contributing on your behalf. The total amount that can be contributed to your 401(k), also known as the 415(c) limit, inclusive of both your own paycheck deferrals and any employer contributions, is $72,000 in 2026. That limit increases to $80,000 if you are 50 or older (and $83,250 if youâre 60-63 and eligible for the extended catchup). The IRS also stipulates that your 401(k) contributions may not exceed 100% of your taxable income.
The 415(c) limit is reevaluated and typically increases alongside the 402(g) limit annually.
If I have access to more than one 401(k) in a single year, does that change how much I can contribute?
Since the deferral limits are individual limits, they apply to all of your contributions in a given tax year. Therefore, if you switch jobs halfway through the year, your deferral limit does not reset.
Itâs important to tell a new provider of any 401(k) contributions you might have made to date when enrolling to avoid over-contributing by accident. More on this below.
Letâs review these limits with two examples:
In 2026, a 39-year-old is employed by two companies, both of which offer a 401(k) benefit: Company A from January through September and Company B from October through December. Theyâve already contributed $10,000 to their 401(k) with Company A. Therefore, when enrolling with Company Bâs 401(k) provider, itâs important to remember that the limit does not reset and that they cannot exceed the $24,500 limit. One way to avoid over-contributing is making sure to inform Company Bâs 401(k) provider of the $10,000 already contributed that year.
Now, a 53-year-old is employed full time by two companies in the same year, both of which offer a 401(k) benefit. In addition to their full-time jobs, they have been hired in a part-time seasonal role for the holidays, and that company offers a 401(k) to their part-time employees. This individual saver is already tracking towards contributing $24,500 to their 401(k) between Company A and Company B. Therefore, when enrolling with Company Câs 401(k) provider, any additional contributions cannot exceed $8,000 (based on the IRSâ contribution limits with catch-up contributions for 2026).
Do rolled over funds count towards my contribution limit?
It depends. If you made the contribution in the same tax year, then the amount you contributed will count towards your contribution limit, regardless if you rolled them over. If you have rolled over funds from a previous 401(k), but made the contribution in a previous tax year, that balance does not count towards your annual limit.
For example, letâs say you were employed at Company X over the course of two calendar years from April 2024 to April 2025, and then you joined Company Y in May 2025. Any contributions you made from April 2024 until December 31, 2024 would not count towards your 2025 limit, even if you roll it over to your Company Y 401(k) in 2025 (or any year thereafter).
1
What happens if I contribute above the IRS-allowable amount?
You could end up being taxed twice. Given the tax savings 401(k)s offer, the
IRS has consequences
, in the form of taxes, when plan participants exceed the allowable limit. While this may happen for a few reasons, a common reason is for not informing a second 401(k) provider of any contributions already made (or planned to make) in that tax year.
Guideline monitors your activity throughout the year and will notify you if you do exceed your limit for deferrals we are aware of. You can learn more about the process
here
.
Meeting your match
You may have heard this before, and no, weâre not talking about your other half.
What is a match and how can I meet it?
Depending on your employerâs 401(k) benefit, you may have access to whatâs known as an âemployer matchâ. Itâs more or less what it sounds like - the employer will match your own contributions (also known as deferrals, since youâre deferring an amount from your salary) up to a certain amount.
This can take a few different forms, so itâs important to pay attention to what is required in order to earn the full amount of the match in your plan. Common examples of an employer match are:
Single-tier formula:
The employer matches the same amount for each dollar that you contribute, up to a certain percentage of your income.
Example A: Your employer matches 50% of the first 6% of your contributions. In this case, you need to contribute at least 6% per-pay-period to earn your full match. Here, the employer is matching $.50 for each $1, up to 6% of your income.
Example B: Your employer matches 100% of the first 3% of your contributions. Therefore, you need to contribute at least 3% per-pay-period to earn your full match. Here, the employer is matching $1 for each $1 up to 3% of your income.
In both cases, the employerâs match is 3% of the employeeâs income, but in the first example you would need to defer at least 6% to get the full 3% match.
Multi-tier formula:
The employerâs match may have different tiers, where the first tier is matched at one
ratio and subsequent tiers may be matched at different ratios
.
Example C: Your employer matches 100% on the first 2% and 50% on the next 2%. Therefore, you need to contribute at least 4% in order to earn the full match of 3%. Here, the employer is matching $1 for $1 on the first 2% contributed, and $.50 for each $1 contributed on the next 2%. In this example too, the employerâs match is 3% of the employee's income but you would need to defer at least 4% to get the full 3% match.
In both the single-tier and multi-tier formulas, any contributions made beyond what is required to earn the employerâs match, will not result in a higher match.
Why is it important to meet the match?
It can be helpful to think of your employerâs contribution to your 401(k) as part of your total salary. Therefore, if offered a match, it may be important to consider doing what you can to contribute the minimum amount required to earn your employerâs full match. By not meeting your match, you are effectively leaving money on the table and not earning your full wages. If we take a look back at the examples above - if oneâs income is $50,000, by not contributing enough to meet their match, they could be leaving up to $1,500 of employer contributions to their retirement behind.
Can I contribute more than my match?
You can absolutely contribute more than your match, and itâs a great way to save more towards retirement while taking advantage of those tax-advantages. Do note that anything you contribute beyond what your employer matches will not earn any additional match.
Is the matched amount mine to take with me if I leave my employer?
It depends on your employerâs plan. Some employers may opt to include a vesting requirement, which may delay when you will have full access to your employerâs match. Just like the match formula can vary from plan to plan, so can the vesting schedule.
There are three types of vesting schedules:
Immediate vesting
: In this case, there is no term of employment required to earn your employerâs match.
Cliff vesting
:
After a predetermined amount of time, you unlock the full amount of your employer's match. For example, iIf you have a 2-year cliff, you unlock the full amount of your employerâs match after your 2 year anniversary with the company.
Graded vesting
:
Thereâs a bit more flexibility on the employerâs part here and can differ by plan. Generally, you gradually unlock a portion each year you are employed by your employer. Itâs always good to familiarize yourself with your planâs vesting schedule. Using the same 2-years as an example, if you have a 2-year graded vesting with equal vesting each year, you unlock the 50% of your employerâs match after your 1st year with the company, and 100% of your match after 2 years with the company.
Know that if your 401(k) plan has a vesting requirement and your match has not fully vested before you part ways with your employer, it only impacts the employerâs match, not what you contributed. Whatever you as the employee contributed to your account - including gains and losses - is yours to take with you as you continue on, regardless of vesting.
Finding your âjust rightâ
Personal finances are just that - personal. There is not a single ârightâ amount that everybody should be contributing to their retirement savings. There are, however, questions to help you in determining what might be the right amount for you.
1. Are you meeting your match?
Weâve said it before, and weâll say it again. When evaluating your finances, it can be important to consider contributing the minimum amount required by your employer's plan to earn the full match. Not doing so is equivalent to not earning your full salary. While this may reduce your take-home pay, consider the growth potential of your retirement account from compound returns over the long run.
2. Are you able to contribute more than your match?
Maybe maxing out is not right for you but you feel comfortable contributing more than whatâs required to earn your match. As we discussed earlier in this article, there is also not a single formula for determining an employerâs match, and therefore it may be possible for you to budget in a higher contribution amount (within the annual limits of course). To that we say âgo forth and contributeâ.
While you may not get more from your employer once you exceed your matching requirement, contributing more than your match allows you to not only save more, but also take greater advantage of your tax-advantaged account and compounding returns. That small change today may not feel like much, but could create a ripple effect come time for retirement.
We know that life happens and unexpected expenses come up. Know that you can
change your contribution amount at any time
- that goes for both increasing and decreasing.
When determining how much more you could possibly contribute towards your 401(k), it may be helpful to:
Examine your expenses:
Add up your average monthly expenses like rent or mortgage, utilities, food and entertainment. Make sure to include any student loans or credit card debt youâre paying down.
Chart your goals:
It may be helpful to consider retirement alongside a series of other milestones (like buying a home, raising children, going on vacations) and even unplanned expenditures (like medical bills) that have meaningful financial commitments on your path to retirement.
As we covered in this
article
, determine your risk tolerance and time to your goals as you consider saving for short and long term goals.
While a volatile market might be cause for concern, continued and consistent contributions allow you to invest via
dollar-cost averaging
, helping you to, in theory, reduce the overall impact that market volatility has on the price you pay to acquire more shares of your investments.
Explore your options:
Just like retirement should be considered alongside other short and long term goals, retirement savings accounts can be considered to be one part of your broader financial portfolio. Exploring other savings and investing options that fit your needs and adjusting as needed as your plans evolve can be effective. Moreover, take some time to learn more about other factors that can impact and help you on your broader financial journey:
Overall risk tolerance
Investment objective
Overall financial situation
Outside investment and retirement accounts
Prior investment experience
Tax bracket
Time horizon
3. Are you maxing out on your 401(k) contributions?
First things first â if you have a match, maxing out too early in the year can lead to missing out on a portion of your employerâs match. Once you max out and are no longer able to contribute for that tax year, your employerâs match will stop as well. In your Guideline accountâs
contribution setting page
, weâll alert you if the amount youâve elected to contribute will push you into this territory so you can adjust your deferral amount and get the most value from your Guideline 401(k) each year.
Now, if you are already contributing the maximum allowable amount to your 401(k) ($24,500 in 2026, $32,500 if you are 50+, and $35,750 if youâre 60-63) and looking to save more with a dedicated retirement account, consider contributing to an
IRA
.
1
IRAs offer similar advantages to a 401(k) and allow you to contribute an additional $7,500 ($8,600 if 50+) in 2026. In addition to this uppermost limit, there are contribution limits and considerations based on your income, which are covered
here
.
Takeaways:
Meet your match
: By not contributing the minimum amount required to meet your match, you are effectively leaving money on the table. While it may not seem consequential today, when you consider the effect of
compound returns
, a few percentage points today can in theory grow into a meaningful sum by the time you retire.
Optimize your max
: If you have an employer match, donât max out too early in the year, as you may leave some of your match on the table.
Donât exceed the max
: Be mindful of the annual contribution limit, especially if you have access to more than one 401(k) account in a single tax year. Over-contributing requires you to return the excess amount in due time to avoid paying taxes twice and avoid a 10% penalty. Depending on when this takes place, you may need to request a new W2 to ensure your taxable income is correct on your tax return. You can learn more about the process
here.
Strike the right balance
: Finances are an incredibly personal topic. Consider your bigger picture â as detailed or as broad as you're comfortable with â and what other financial commitments you may have up ahead. You can change your contribution amount at any time. So, if youâve decided to contribute 10% but you have an unexpected financial expense and need to scale back for a few months (but not below your match of course), thatâs certainly allowable.
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# How much should I contribute to my 401(k)?
Guideline Team
When it comes to the question of how much you should contribute to your 401(k) account, thereâs no right or wrong answer. At Guideline, our goal is to provide everyone with a path to retirement, and what that path looks like could change based on your personal goals and circumstances.
And whether youâre just getting started with a 401(k) for the first time or youâre a bit farther along in your journey, itâs never too late or too early to learn more about saving for retirement. As with any financial decision, consulting with an advisor or tax professional can help determine what's best for you.
Letâs talk about your 401(k)**.** Keep reading to learn more about:
- Maximum allowable contributions
- Employer match
- Factors to help you determine what might be the right amount for you
## Know your limits
The IRS â not your employer or your retirement account brokerage â sets the maximum amount an individual may contribute to their 401(k) each year. As we covered in [this article](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/difference-between-traditional-and-roth-401k), there are tax advantages to contributing to a 401(k) and these contribution limits are put in place by the IRS to ensure those tax advantages are enjoyed fairly by everyone.
### What is the maximum amount I can contribute to my 401(k) each year?
Known as the 402(g) limit in the Internal Revenue Code (or IRC), individuals can contribute up to \$24,500 between their traditional and Roth 401(k) accounts in 2026. If youâre 50 or older, you can contribute an additional \$8,000 (\$32,500 in total) thanks to whatâs known as a catch-up contribution.1 And beginning in 2025, there is now an extended catch-up allowing individuals aged 60-63 to contribute \$11,250 (for a total of \$35,750 in 2026).1
While these limits may stay the same some years, they are re-evaluated by the IRS every year to consider cost-of-living adjustments and are subject to change annually.
### Does that limit include what my employer contributes as well?
Itâs important to note that these limits only account for what you as an individual saver are contributing to your account, not the amount an employer may be contributing on your behalf. The total amount that can be contributed to your 401(k), also known as the 415(c) limit, inclusive of both your own paycheck deferrals and any employer contributions, is \$72,000 in 2026. That limit increases to \$80,000 if you are 50 or older (and \$83,250 if youâre 60-63 and eligible for the extended catchup). The IRS also stipulates that your 401(k) contributions may not exceed 100% of your taxable income.
The 415(c) limit is reevaluated and typically increases alongside the 402(g) limit annually.
### If I have access to more than one 401(k) in a single year, does that change how much I can contribute?
Since the deferral limits are individual limits, they apply to all of your contributions in a given tax year. Therefore, if you switch jobs halfway through the year, your deferral limit does not reset.
Itâs important to tell a new provider of any 401(k) contributions you might have made to date when enrolling to avoid over-contributing by accident. More on this below.
Letâs review these limits with two examples:
- In 2026, a 39-year-old is employed by two companies, both of which offer a 401(k) benefit: Company A from January through September and Company B from October through December. Theyâve already contributed \$10,000 to their 401(k) with Company A. Therefore, when enrolling with Company Bâs 401(k) provider, itâs important to remember that the limit does not reset and that they cannot exceed the \$24,500 limit. One way to avoid over-contributing is making sure to inform Company Bâs 401(k) provider of the \$10,000 already contributed that year.
- Now, a 53-year-old is employed full time by two companies in the same year, both of which offer a 401(k) benefit. In addition to their full-time jobs, they have been hired in a part-time seasonal role for the holidays, and that company offers a 401(k) to their part-time employees. This individual saver is already tracking towards contributing \$24,500 to their 401(k) between Company A and Company B. Therefore, when enrolling with Company Câs 401(k) provider, any additional contributions cannot exceed \$8,000 (based on the IRSâ contribution limits with catch-up contributions for 2026).
### Do rolled over funds count towards my contribution limit?
It depends. If you made the contribution in the same tax year, then the amount you contributed will count towards your contribution limit, regardless if you rolled them over. If you have rolled over funds from a previous 401(k), but made the contribution in a previous tax year, that balance does not count towards your annual limit.
For example, letâs say you were employed at Company X over the course of two calendar years from April 2024 to April 2025, and then you joined Company Y in May 2025. Any contributions you made from April 2024 until December 31, 2024 would not count towards your 2025 limit, even if you roll it over to your Company Y 401(k) in 2025 (or any year thereafter).1
### What happens if I contribute above the IRS-allowable amount?
You could end up being taxed twice. Given the tax savings 401(k)s offer, the [IRS has consequences](https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/consequences-to-a-participant-who-makes-excess-deferrals-to-a-401k-plan?ref=guideline.com), in the form of taxes, when plan participants exceed the allowable limit. While this may happen for a few reasons, a common reason is for not informing a second 401(k) provider of any contributions already made (or planned to make) in that tax year.
Guideline monitors your activity throughout the year and will notify you if you do exceed your limit for deferrals we are aware of. You can learn more about the process [here](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8605068-what-happens-if-i-overcontribute-to-my-401-k-account).
## Meeting your match
You may have heard this before, and no, weâre not talking about your other half.
### What is a match and how can I meet it?
Depending on your employerâs 401(k) benefit, you may have access to whatâs known as an âemployer matchâ. Itâs more or less what it sounds like - the employer will match your own contributions (also known as deferrals, since youâre deferring an amount from your salary) up to a certain amount.
This can take a few different forms, so itâs important to pay attention to what is required in order to earn the full amount of the match in your plan. Common examples of an employer match are:
**Single-tier formula:** The employer matches the same amount for each dollar that you contribute, up to a certain percentage of your income.
Example A: Your employer matches 50% of the first 6% of your contributions. In this case, you need to contribute at least 6% per-pay-period to earn your full match. Here, the employer is matching \$.50 for each \$1, up to 6% of your income.
Example B: Your employer matches 100% of the first 3% of your contributions. Therefore, you need to contribute at least 3% per-pay-period to earn your full match. Here, the employer is matching \$1 for each \$1 up to 3% of your income.
In both cases, the employerâs match is 3% of the employeeâs income, but in the first example you would need to defer at least 6% to get the full 3% match.
**Multi-tier formula:** The employerâs match may have different tiers, where the first tier is matched at one [ratio and subsequent tiers may be matched at different ratios](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/understanding-401-k-expense-ratios-and-why-they-matter).
Example C: Your employer matches 100% on the first 2% and 50% on the next 2%. Therefore, you need to contribute at least 4% in order to earn the full match of 3%. Here, the employer is matching \$1 for \$1 on the first 2% contributed, and \$.50 for each \$1 contributed on the next 2%. In this example too, the employerâs match is 3% of the employee's income but you would need to defer at least 4% to get the full 3% match.
In both the single-tier and multi-tier formulas, any contributions made beyond what is required to earn the employerâs match, will not result in a higher match.
### Why is it important to meet the match?
It can be helpful to think of your employerâs contribution to your 401(k) as part of your total salary. Therefore, if offered a match, it may be important to consider doing what you can to contribute the minimum amount required to earn your employerâs full match. By not meeting your match, you are effectively leaving money on the table and not earning your full wages. If we take a look back at the examples above - if oneâs income is \$50,000, by not contributing enough to meet their match, they could be leaving up to \$1,500 of employer contributions to their retirement behind.
### Can I contribute more than my match?
You can absolutely contribute more than your match, and itâs a great way to save more towards retirement while taking advantage of those tax-advantages. Do note that anything you contribute beyond what your employer matches will not earn any additional match.
### Is the matched amount mine to take with me if I leave my employer?
It depends on your employerâs plan. Some employers may opt to include a vesting requirement, which may delay when you will have full access to your employerâs match. Just like the match formula can vary from plan to plan, so can the vesting schedule.
There are three types of vesting schedules:
- **Immediate vesting**: In this case, there is no term of employment required to earn your employerâs match.
- [**Cliff vesting**](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8593684-what-is-a-cliff-vesting-schedule)**:** After a predetermined amount of time, you unlock the full amount of your employer's match. For example, iIf you have a 2-year cliff, you unlock the full amount of your employerâs match after your 2 year anniversary with the company.
- [**Graded vesting**](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8593694-what-is-a-graded-vesting-schedule)**:** Thereâs a bit more flexibility on the employerâs part here and can differ by plan. Generally, you gradually unlock a portion each year you are employed by your employer. Itâs always good to familiarize yourself with your planâs vesting schedule. Using the same 2-years as an example, if you have a 2-year graded vesting with equal vesting each year, you unlock the 50% of your employerâs match after your 1st year with the company, and 100% of your match after 2 years with the company.
Know that if your 401(k) plan has a vesting requirement and your match has not fully vested before you part ways with your employer, it only impacts the employerâs match, not what you contributed. Whatever you as the employee contributed to your account - including gains and losses - is yours to take with you as you continue on, regardless of vesting.
## Finding your âjust rightâ
Personal finances are just that - personal. There is not a single ârightâ amount that everybody should be contributing to their retirement savings. There are, however, questions to help you in determining what might be the right amount for you.
### 1\. Are you meeting your match?
Weâve said it before, and weâll say it again. When evaluating your finances, it can be important to consider contributing the minimum amount required by your employer's plan to earn the full match. Not doing so is equivalent to not earning your full salary. While this may reduce your take-home pay, consider the growth potential of your retirement account from compound returns over the long run.
### 2\. Are you able to contribute more than your match?
Maybe maxing out is not right for you but you feel comfortable contributing more than whatâs required to earn your match. As we discussed earlier in this article, there is also not a single formula for determining an employerâs match, and therefore it may be possible for you to budget in a higher contribution amount (within the annual limits of course). To that we say âgo forth and contributeâ.
While you may not get more from your employer once you exceed your matching requirement, contributing more than your match allows you to not only save more, but also take greater advantage of your tax-advantaged account and compounding returns. That small change today may not feel like much, but could create a ripple effect come time for retirement.
We know that life happens and unexpected expenses come up. Know that you can [change your contribution amount at any time](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8640267-how-do-i-change-my-401-k-contribution-rate) - that goes for both increasing and decreasing.
When determining how much more you could possibly contribute towards your 401(k), it may be helpful to:
**Examine your expenses:** Add up your average monthly expenses like rent or mortgage, utilities, food and entertainment. Make sure to include any student loans or credit card debt youâre paying down.
**Chart your goals:** It may be helpful to consider retirement alongside a series of other milestones (like buying a home, raising children, going on vacations) and even unplanned expenditures (like medical bills) that have meaningful financial commitments on your path to retirement.
- As we covered in this [article](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/compound-interest-dollar-cost-averaging), determine your risk tolerance and time to your goals as you consider saving for short and long term goals.
- While a volatile market might be cause for concern, continued and consistent contributions allow you to invest via [dollar-cost averaging](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/compound-interest-dollar-cost-averaging), helping you to, in theory, reduce the overall impact that market volatility has on the price you pay to acquire more shares of your investments.
**Explore your options:** Just like retirement should be considered alongside other short and long term goals, retirement savings accounts can be considered to be one part of your broader financial portfolio. Exploring other savings and investing options that fit your needs and adjusting as needed as your plans evolve can be effective. Moreover, take some time to learn more about other factors that can impact and help you on your broader financial journey:
- Overall risk tolerance
- Investment objective
- Overall financial situation
- Outside investment and retirement accounts
- Prior investment experience
- Tax bracket
- Time horizon
### 3\. Are you maxing out on your 401(k) contributions?
First things first â if you have a match, maxing out too early in the year can lead to missing out on a portion of your employerâs match. Once you max out and are no longer able to contribute for that tax year, your employerâs match will stop as well. In your Guideline accountâs [contribution setting page](https://my.guideline.com/participant/dashboard/portfolio/contribution), weâll alert you if the amount youâve elected to contribute will push you into this territory so you can adjust your deferral amount and get the most value from your Guideline 401(k) each year.
Now, if you are already contributing the maximum allowable amount to your 401(k) (\$24,500 in 2026, \$32,500 if you are 50+, and \$35,750 if youâre 60-63) and looking to save more with a dedicated retirement account, consider contributing to an [IRA](https://www.guideline.com/ira).1 IRAs offer similar advantages to a 401(k) and allow you to contribute an additional \$7,500 (\$8,600 if 50+) in 2026. In addition to this uppermost limit, there are contribution limits and considerations based on your income, which are covered [here](https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-ira-contribution-limits?ref=guideline.com).
**Takeaways:**
- **Meet your match**: By not contributing the minimum amount required to meet your match, you are effectively leaving money on the table. While it may not seem consequential today, when you consider the effect of [compound returns](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/compound-interest-dollar-cost-averaging), a few percentage points today can in theory grow into a meaningful sum by the time you retire.
- **Optimize your max**: If you have an employer match, donât max out too early in the year, as you may leave some of your match on the table.
- **Donât exceed the max**: Be mindful of the annual contribution limit, especially if you have access to more than one 401(k) account in a single tax year. Over-contributing requires you to return the excess amount in due time to avoid paying taxes twice and avoid a 10% penalty. Depending on when this takes place, you may need to request a new W2 to ensure your taxable income is correct on your tax return. You can learn more about the process [here.](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8605068-what-happens-if-i-overcontribute-to-my-401-k-account)
- **Strike the right balance**: Finances are an incredibly personal topic. Consider your bigger picture â as detailed or as broad as you're comfortable with â and what other financial commitments you may have up ahead. You can change your contribution amount at any time. So, if youâve decided to contribute 10% but you have an unexpected financial expense and need to scale back for a few months (but not below your match of course), thatâs certainly allowable.
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| Readable Markdown | When it comes to the question of how much you should contribute to your 401(k) account, thereâs no right or wrong answer. At Guideline, our goal is to provide everyone with a path to retirement, and what that path looks like could change based on your personal goals and circumstances.
And whether youâre just getting started with a 401(k) for the first time or youâre a bit farther along in your journey, itâs never too late or too early to learn more about saving for retirement. As with any financial decision, consulting with an advisor or tax professional can help determine what's best for you.
Letâs talk about your 401(k)**.** Keep reading to learn more about:
- Maximum allowable contributions
- Employer match
- Factors to help you determine what might be the right amount for you
## Know your limits
The IRS â not your employer or your retirement account brokerage â sets the maximum amount an individual may contribute to their 401(k) each year. As we covered in [this article](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/difference-between-traditional-and-roth-401k), there are tax advantages to contributing to a 401(k) and these contribution limits are put in place by the IRS to ensure those tax advantages are enjoyed fairly by everyone.
### What is the maximum amount I can contribute to my 401(k) each year?
Known as the 402(g) limit in the Internal Revenue Code (or IRC), individuals can contribute up to \$24,500 between their traditional and Roth 401(k) accounts in 2026. If youâre 50 or older, you can contribute an additional \$8,000 (\$32,500 in total) thanks to whatâs known as a catch-up contribution.1 And beginning in 2025, there is now an extended catch-up allowing individuals aged 60-63 to contribute \$11,250 (for a total of \$35,750 in 2026).1
While these limits may stay the same some years, they are re-evaluated by the IRS every year to consider cost-of-living adjustments and are subject to change annually.
### Does that limit include what my employer contributes as well?
Itâs important to note that these limits only account for what you as an individual saver are contributing to your account, not the amount an employer may be contributing on your behalf. The total amount that can be contributed to your 401(k), also known as the 415(c) limit, inclusive of both your own paycheck deferrals and any employer contributions, is \$72,000 in 2026. That limit increases to \$80,000 if you are 50 or older (and \$83,250 if youâre 60-63 and eligible for the extended catchup). The IRS also stipulates that your 401(k) contributions may not exceed 100% of your taxable income.
The 415(c) limit is reevaluated and typically increases alongside the 402(g) limit annually.
### If I have access to more than one 401(k) in a single year, does that change how much I can contribute?
Since the deferral limits are individual limits, they apply to all of your contributions in a given tax year. Therefore, if you switch jobs halfway through the year, your deferral limit does not reset.
Itâs important to tell a new provider of any 401(k) contributions you might have made to date when enrolling to avoid over-contributing by accident. More on this below.
Letâs review these limits with two examples:
- In 2026, a 39-year-old is employed by two companies, both of which offer a 401(k) benefit: Company A from January through September and Company B from October through December. Theyâve already contributed \$10,000 to their 401(k) with Company A. Therefore, when enrolling with Company Bâs 401(k) provider, itâs important to remember that the limit does not reset and that they cannot exceed the \$24,500 limit. One way to avoid over-contributing is making sure to inform Company Bâs 401(k) provider of the \$10,000 already contributed that year.
- Now, a 53-year-old is employed full time by two companies in the same year, both of which offer a 401(k) benefit. In addition to their full-time jobs, they have been hired in a part-time seasonal role for the holidays, and that company offers a 401(k) to their part-time employees. This individual saver is already tracking towards contributing \$24,500 to their 401(k) between Company A and Company B. Therefore, when enrolling with Company Câs 401(k) provider, any additional contributions cannot exceed \$8,000 (based on the IRSâ contribution limits with catch-up contributions for 2026).
### Do rolled over funds count towards my contribution limit?
It depends. If you made the contribution in the same tax year, then the amount you contributed will count towards your contribution limit, regardless if you rolled them over. If you have rolled over funds from a previous 401(k), but made the contribution in a previous tax year, that balance does not count towards your annual limit.
For example, letâs say you were employed at Company X over the course of two calendar years from April 2024 to April 2025, and then you joined Company Y in May 2025. Any contributions you made from April 2024 until December 31, 2024 would not count towards your 2025 limit, even if you roll it over to your Company Y 401(k) in 2025 (or any year thereafter).1
### What happens if I contribute above the IRS-allowable amount?
You could end up being taxed twice. Given the tax savings 401(k)s offer, the [IRS has consequences](https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/consequences-to-a-participant-who-makes-excess-deferrals-to-a-401k-plan?ref=guideline.com), in the form of taxes, when plan participants exceed the allowable limit. While this may happen for a few reasons, a common reason is for not informing a second 401(k) provider of any contributions already made (or planned to make) in that tax year.
Guideline monitors your activity throughout the year and will notify you if you do exceed your limit for deferrals we are aware of. You can learn more about the process [here](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8605068-what-happens-if-i-overcontribute-to-my-401-k-account).
## Meeting your match
You may have heard this before, and no, weâre not talking about your other half.
### What is a match and how can I meet it?
Depending on your employerâs 401(k) benefit, you may have access to whatâs known as an âemployer matchâ. Itâs more or less what it sounds like - the employer will match your own contributions (also known as deferrals, since youâre deferring an amount from your salary) up to a certain amount.
This can take a few different forms, so itâs important to pay attention to what is required in order to earn the full amount of the match in your plan. Common examples of an employer match are:
**Single-tier formula:** The employer matches the same amount for each dollar that you contribute, up to a certain percentage of your income.
Example A: Your employer matches 50% of the first 6% of your contributions. In this case, you need to contribute at least 6% per-pay-period to earn your full match. Here, the employer is matching \$.50 for each \$1, up to 6% of your income.
Example B: Your employer matches 100% of the first 3% of your contributions. Therefore, you need to contribute at least 3% per-pay-period to earn your full match. Here, the employer is matching \$1 for each \$1 up to 3% of your income.
In both cases, the employerâs match is 3% of the employeeâs income, but in the first example you would need to defer at least 6% to get the full 3% match.
**Multi-tier formula:** The employerâs match may have different tiers, where the first tier is matched at one [ratio and subsequent tiers may be matched at different ratios](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/understanding-401-k-expense-ratios-and-why-they-matter).
Example C: Your employer matches 100% on the first 2% and 50% on the next 2%. Therefore, you need to contribute at least 4% in order to earn the full match of 3%. Here, the employer is matching \$1 for \$1 on the first 2% contributed, and \$.50 for each \$1 contributed on the next 2%. In this example too, the employerâs match is 3% of the employee's income but you would need to defer at least 4% to get the full 3% match.
In both the single-tier and multi-tier formulas, any contributions made beyond what is required to earn the employerâs match, will not result in a higher match.
### Why is it important to meet the match?
It can be helpful to think of your employerâs contribution to your 401(k) as part of your total salary. Therefore, if offered a match, it may be important to consider doing what you can to contribute the minimum amount required to earn your employerâs full match. By not meeting your match, you are effectively leaving money on the table and not earning your full wages. If we take a look back at the examples above - if oneâs income is \$50,000, by not contributing enough to meet their match, they could be leaving up to \$1,500 of employer contributions to their retirement behind.
### Can I contribute more than my match?
You can absolutely contribute more than your match, and itâs a great way to save more towards retirement while taking advantage of those tax-advantages. Do note that anything you contribute beyond what your employer matches will not earn any additional match.
### Is the matched amount mine to take with me if I leave my employer?
It depends on your employerâs plan. Some employers may opt to include a vesting requirement, which may delay when you will have full access to your employerâs match. Just like the match formula can vary from plan to plan, so can the vesting schedule.
There are three types of vesting schedules:
- **Immediate vesting**: In this case, there is no term of employment required to earn your employerâs match.
- [**Cliff vesting**](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8593684-what-is-a-cliff-vesting-schedule)**:** After a predetermined amount of time, you unlock the full amount of your employer's match. For example, iIf you have a 2-year cliff, you unlock the full amount of your employerâs match after your 2 year anniversary with the company.
- [**Graded vesting**](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8593694-what-is-a-graded-vesting-schedule)**:** Thereâs a bit more flexibility on the employerâs part here and can differ by plan. Generally, you gradually unlock a portion each year you are employed by your employer. Itâs always good to familiarize yourself with your planâs vesting schedule. Using the same 2-years as an example, if you have a 2-year graded vesting with equal vesting each year, you unlock the 50% of your employerâs match after your 1st year with the company, and 100% of your match after 2 years with the company.
Know that if your 401(k) plan has a vesting requirement and your match has not fully vested before you part ways with your employer, it only impacts the employerâs match, not what you contributed. Whatever you as the employee contributed to your account - including gains and losses - is yours to take with you as you continue on, regardless of vesting.
## Finding your âjust rightâ
Personal finances are just that - personal. There is not a single ârightâ amount that everybody should be contributing to their retirement savings. There are, however, questions to help you in determining what might be the right amount for you.
### 1\. Are you meeting your match?
Weâve said it before, and weâll say it again. When evaluating your finances, it can be important to consider contributing the minimum amount required by your employer's plan to earn the full match. Not doing so is equivalent to not earning your full salary. While this may reduce your take-home pay, consider the growth potential of your retirement account from compound returns over the long run.
### 2\. Are you able to contribute more than your match?
Maybe maxing out is not right for you but you feel comfortable contributing more than whatâs required to earn your match. As we discussed earlier in this article, there is also not a single formula for determining an employerâs match, and therefore it may be possible for you to budget in a higher contribution amount (within the annual limits of course). To that we say âgo forth and contributeâ.
While you may not get more from your employer once you exceed your matching requirement, contributing more than your match allows you to not only save more, but also take greater advantage of your tax-advantaged account and compounding returns. That small change today may not feel like much, but could create a ripple effect come time for retirement.
We know that life happens and unexpected expenses come up. Know that you can [change your contribution amount at any time](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8640267-how-do-i-change-my-401-k-contribution-rate) - that goes for both increasing and decreasing.
When determining how much more you could possibly contribute towards your 401(k), it may be helpful to:
**Examine your expenses:** Add up your average monthly expenses like rent or mortgage, utilities, food and entertainment. Make sure to include any student loans or credit card debt youâre paying down.
**Chart your goals:** It may be helpful to consider retirement alongside a series of other milestones (like buying a home, raising children, going on vacations) and even unplanned expenditures (like medical bills) that have meaningful financial commitments on your path to retirement.
- As we covered in this [article](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/compound-interest-dollar-cost-averaging), determine your risk tolerance and time to your goals as you consider saving for short and long term goals.
- While a volatile market might be cause for concern, continued and consistent contributions allow you to invest via [dollar-cost averaging](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/compound-interest-dollar-cost-averaging), helping you to, in theory, reduce the overall impact that market volatility has on the price you pay to acquire more shares of your investments.
**Explore your options:** Just like retirement should be considered alongside other short and long term goals, retirement savings accounts can be considered to be one part of your broader financial portfolio. Exploring other savings and investing options that fit your needs and adjusting as needed as your plans evolve can be effective. Moreover, take some time to learn more about other factors that can impact and help you on your broader financial journey:
- Overall risk tolerance
- Investment objective
- Overall financial situation
- Outside investment and retirement accounts
- Prior investment experience
- Tax bracket
- Time horizon
### 3\. Are you maxing out on your 401(k) contributions?
First things first â if you have a match, maxing out too early in the year can lead to missing out on a portion of your employerâs match. Once you max out and are no longer able to contribute for that tax year, your employerâs match will stop as well. In your Guideline accountâs [contribution setting page](https://my.guideline.com/participant/dashboard/portfolio/contribution), weâll alert you if the amount youâve elected to contribute will push you into this territory so you can adjust your deferral amount and get the most value from your Guideline 401(k) each year.
Now, if you are already contributing the maximum allowable amount to your 401(k) (\$24,500 in 2026, \$32,500 if you are 50+, and \$35,750 if youâre 60-63) and looking to save more with a dedicated retirement account, consider contributing to an [IRA](https://www.guideline.com/ira).1 IRAs offer similar advantages to a 401(k) and allow you to contribute an additional \$7,500 (\$8,600 if 50+) in 2026. In addition to this uppermost limit, there are contribution limits and considerations based on your income, which are covered [here](https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-ira-contribution-limits?ref=guideline.com).
**Takeaways:**
- **Meet your match**: By not contributing the minimum amount required to meet your match, you are effectively leaving money on the table. While it may not seem consequential today, when you consider the effect of [compound returns](https://www.guideline.com/education/articles/compound-interest-dollar-cost-averaging), a few percentage points today can in theory grow into a meaningful sum by the time you retire.
- **Optimize your max**: If you have an employer match, donât max out too early in the year, as you may leave some of your match on the table.
- **Donât exceed the max**: Be mindful of the annual contribution limit, especially if you have access to more than one 401(k) account in a single tax year. Over-contributing requires you to return the excess amount in due time to avoid paying taxes twice and avoid a 10% penalty. Depending on when this takes place, you may need to request a new W2 to ensure your taxable income is correct on your tax return. You can learn more about the process [here.](https://help.guideline.com/en/articles/8605068-what-happens-if-i-overcontribute-to-my-401-k-account)
- **Strike the right balance**: Finances are an incredibly personal topic. Consider your bigger picture â as detailed or as broad as you're comfortable with â and what other financial commitments you may have up ahead. You can change your contribution amount at any time. So, if youâve decided to contribute 10% but you have an unexpected financial expense and need to scale back for a few months (but not below your match of course), thatâs certainly allowable.
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