Helping You Make the Most of Your Micron Benefits (2025 Edition)

Working at Micron comes with more than a competitive paycheck—it comes with a powerful set of benefits designed to help you build long-term wealth, protect your family, and participate in the company’s success.

Yet, with so many options—from equity grants to deferred compensation and after-tax 401(k) contributions—it can be hard to know where to focus. The reality is, a few small adjustments can make a big difference over time. Below is a practical guide to help you understand Micron’s 2025 benefit programs, updated plan limits, and how to make each component work harder for you.

Micron Benefits Summary

Source: Micron 2025 U.S. Benefits Guide

Source: Micron 2025 U.S. Benefits Guide, Coldstream

Key Planning Opportunities for 2025

1. Use the New 401(k) Limits to Your Advantage

The 2025 IRS limits are higher than ever, creating more room to save efficiently. Even if you can’t max out, increasing your deferral by just 1–2% per year can have a major long-term impact. If you’re age 60–63, take advantage of the enhanced catch-up contribution, which allows an additional $11,250 on top of the base limit.

2. Leverage the Mega Backdoor Roth

Micron’s plan allows after-tax 401(k) contributions up to the total $70,000 cap (or higher for those over 50). By converting those after-tax dollars into Roth, you can build a larger pool of tax-free income for retirement. This is one of the most powerful but underused tools in employer plans today. Learn more about Roth conversions in our article, “Unlocking the Power of Roth Conversions for Long-Term Wealth Growth” here.

3. Be Intentional with Deferred Compensation

Deferring income can smooth out taxes, especially if you expect lower income in retirement. But remember—this is an unsecured promise by Micron. Make sure you’re not deferring more than you’re comfortable leaving at risk.

4. Balance Company Stock with Diversification

Between Restricted Stock Units, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP), and options, it’s easy for Micron stock to dominate your entire portfolio. Set target percentages for how much company stock you’re comfortable holding and sell systematically once that threshold is reached. Diversification protects your long-term financial independence.

5. Plan Around Tax Timing

Equity vesting, ESPP sales, and deferred compensation payouts all create taxable events. Coordinating those across years—and possibly pairing them with charitable giving or higher 401(k) contributions—can reduce your effective tax rate.

Bringing It All Together

Micron provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits for its team members. But the real opportunity is in how you combine them—aligning your savings, equity, and deferred compensation decisions with your personal goals, tax plan, and time horizon.

Whether your priority is maximizing savings, reducing taxes, or simply creating more flexibility in how and when you work, these benefits can be a cornerstone of your plan when managed thoughtfully.

At Coldstream, we help Micron professionals integrate these programs into a bigger picture—making sure every dollar, share, and tax election is working toward your long-term goals. If you have questions about which options are right for you or how they best fit with your tax and financial situation, consult your Coldstream Wealth Manager.

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