Annual Maximum Contribution and Compensation Limits

Annual Maximum Contribution and Compensation Limits Applicable to the Optional Retirement Plan, the Arizona State Retirement System, and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System:

Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code identifies the maximum allowable compensation and contributions to qualified retirement plans, and authorizes the IRS Commissioner to adjust these limits annually for cost-of-living increases.

Limits are determined based on an employee's original date of hire. The plan year begins July 1 and ends the following June 30.

Date of Hire is
June 30, 1996 or Earlier
Date of Hire is
July 1, 1996 or Later
Plan Year 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009
The lesser of
annual compensation
$325,000 $335,000 $345,000 $220,000 $225,000 $230,000
-OR-            
Combined employee &
employer contributions
$44,000 $45,000 $46,000 $44,000 $45,000 $46,000


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July 15, 2008