401k combined contribution limit with catch up

[BlueHouse]

How does the catch up contribution work for combined limits? 

For 2016, the employee limit is $18,000 and the combined limit is $53,000
If I were 50, I would increase my contribution to 24,000.  Would the combined limit be $59,000 or does the combined limit stay at $53,000?

I'm turning 49 next month, which means in January I'll increase my contribution to 401k. Yup, excited about getting closer to 50!

[MDM]

If I were 50, I would increase my contribution to 24,000.  Would the combined limit be $59,000 or does the combined limit stay at $53,000?

$59,000.

See Retirement Topics - 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan Contribution Limits.

[BlueHouse]

If I were 50, I would increase my contribution to 24,000.  Would the combined limit be $59,000 or does the combined limit stay at $53,000?

$59,000.

See Retirement Topics - 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan Contribution Limits.

Yay!  Thanks MDM, I'm updating my spreadsheets now!

[bop]

Also, I believe that the overall limit is projected to go from 53K to 54K in 2017.  Together with the 6K in catchup, that's 60K.  See
https://thefinancebuff.com/2017-401k-403b-457-simple-roth-ira-limits.html.