Influential, Yet Often Overlooked Roth 401(k) Plan Design Features

Learn about Roth 401(k) benefits, how they differ from a Roth IRA and traditional 401(k) and what you need to know about In-Plan Roth Conversions.

2025

ROTH 401(k)

ROTH IRA

INCOME LIMIT None

Single:
$146,000 - $161,000
> $161,000 (zero)

Married:
$230,000 - $242,000
> $240,000 (zero)

CONTRIBUTION LIMIT

$23,500

$7,000

CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTION

$7,500 for 50+ years old

$11,250 for 50-63 years old

$1,000

AFTER TAX CONTRIBUTION

Yes

Yes

401(k) PLAN PREREQUISITE

Yes

No

EMPLOYER MATCH OPTION

Yes (match must be allocated to pre-tax account) 4

No

RMD REQUIRED

Yes (No requirements starting in 2024 with changes resulting from SECURE 2.0 Act provisions) 5

No

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