in € millions | 2016 | 2015 |
---|---|---|
Wages and salaries | 4,230 | 4,268 |
Statutory social security contributions | 689 | 694 |
Expenses for pensions and similar obligations | 149 | 160 |
Profit sharing | 105 | 95 |
Other employee benefits | 202 | 213 |
5,375 | 5,430 |
The contributions paid by employer to state pension plans amount to €342 million (previous year: €338 million) in the financial year 2016.