Matching Contribution A type of contribution an employer chooses to make to his or her employee's employer-sponsored retirement plan. The contribution is based on elective deferral contributions made by the employee. Investopedia Says: Generally, the employer's contribution may match the employee's elective deferral contribution up to a certain dollar amount or percentage of compensation. Related Terms: Active Participant Status Defined Contribution Plan Elective Deferral Contribution Employee Contribution Plan Non-Elective Contribution Pension Plan Salary Reduction Contribution Simple Simplified Employee Pension |