--- title: 2017 Pension Limits - RMC Group description: Each year, the IRS sets limits for pension plans. These limits are reviewed annually and adjusted for inflation. Here are some of the 2017 pension limits. image: https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/blog9.jpg --- [ ← Back to Blog ](https://rmcgp.com/blog) # 2017 Pension Limits Written By RMC Group Published on: December 12, 2016 **Categories:** Retirement Plans ![2017 Pension Limits](https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/blog9.jpg) Each year, the IRS sets limits for [pension plans](https://rmcgp.com/retirement-planning/). These limits are reviewed annually and adjusted for inflation. Here are some of the 2017 pension limits: - Maximum compensation for plan purposes is $270,000 - Maximum monthly benefit for defined benefit plans ages 62 to 65 is the lesser of 100% of compensation or $17,916 with an annual benefit $215,000 - Highly Compensated Employee compensation $120,000+ - Maximum Defined Contribution / Profit Sharing contribution $54,000 - Maximum SEP contribution $54,000 - Maximum 401(k) contribution $18,000.  Catch-up contribution for age 50 and over $6,000 - Maximum SIMPLE contribution $12,500 ## Related Blog Posts [![Closing the Gap: What Women's Retirement Security Day Means for Your Future](https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/RMC%20-%20Blog%20Header-Jul-08-2026-07-55-51-4334-PM.png) ](https://rmcgp.com/blog/closing-the-gap-what-womens-retirement-security-day-means-for-your-future) ### [Closing the Gap: What Women's Retirement Security Day Means for Your Future](https://rmcgp.com/blog/closing-the-gap-what-womens-retirement-security-day-means-for-your-future) On Women’s Retirement Security Day, we spotlight the retirement savings gap between women and men—and what you can do about it. Building a secure retirement isn't easy for anyone. But for women, the... [Read More](https://rmcgp.com/blog/closing-the-gap-what-womens-retirement-security-day-means-for-your-future) [![The IRS Announces Health Plan Limits For 2027](https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/RMC%20-%20Blog%20Header%20(2)-Jun-01-2026-09-11-11-7643-PM.png) ](https://rmcgp.com/blog/the-irs-announces-health-plan-limits-for-2027) ### [The IRS Announces Health Plan Limits For 2027](https://rmcgp.com/blog/the-irs-announces-health-plan-limits-for-2027) On May 29, 2026, the IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2026-24 in which it announced cost-of-living adjustments for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit... [Read More](https://rmcgp.com/blog/the-irs-announces-health-plan-limits-for-2027) [![What Happens to Your Retirement Plan When You Sell Your Business?](https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/RMC%20-%20Blog%20Header%20(1)-May-28-2026-04-06-00-2941-PM.png) ](https://rmcgp.com/blog/what-happens-to-your-retirement-plan-when-you-sell-your-business) ### [What Happens to Your Retirement Plan When You Sell Your Business?](https://rmcgp.com/blog/what-happens-to-your-retirement-plan-when-you-sell-your-business) A clear summary of your options, obligations, and next steps for protecting your retirement savings through a business sale Selling your business is one of the most significant financial events of... [Read More](https://rmcgp.com/blog/what-happens-to-your-retirement-plan-when-you-sell-your-business) 1004 Collier Center Way #206 Naples, FL 34110 ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "RMC Group", "url" : "https://rmcgp.com/blog/author/rmc-group" }, "dateModified" : "2026-04-22T20:33:42.325Z", "datePublished" : "2016-12-12T13:23:12.000Z", "headline" : "2017 Pension Limits - RMC Group", "image" : [ "https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/blog9.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://rmcgp.com/blog/2016/12/12/2017-pension-limits", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://rmcgp.com/hubfs/RMC_Group_Logo_%5BYW.BL.NA%5D.svg" }, "name" : "RMC Group" } } ```