Government employees with 457 plans have a contribution limit of $22,500 in 2023, which is set to increase to $23,500 in 2024 and $24,500 in 2025. The catch-up contribution limit for those age 50 and older is $7,500 in 2023, which will increase to $8,000 in 2024 and $8,500 in 2025.
457 plans are offered by state and local governments and tax-exempt organizations. They allow employees to save for retirement on a tax-advantaged basis. Contributions to a 457 plan are made on a pre-tax basis, which reduces the employee’s taxable income. Earnings on the investments within the plan grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals in retirement are taxed as ordinary income.