For 2026, Boeing's 401(k) plan remains one of the more competitive in the aerospace industry. For most non-union employees, Boeing provides a 100% match on the first 10% of base pay contributed by the employee. This means if an employee contributes 10% of their salary, Boeing matches it dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling the retirement savings rate to 20%. It is important to note that certain employee groups, particularly those under specific collective bargaining agreements (unions), may have different matching structures or additional "special" company contributions that do not require an employee match. Additionally, for 2026, higher-income employees must adhere to new SECURE 2.0 regulations, which require "catch-up" contributions for those over age 50 to be made on a Roth (after-tax) basis if their prior-year compensation exceeded a certain threshold. Boeing also offers a "super catch-up" for those aged 60 to 63, allowing for even higher contribution limits to maximize retirement readiness.