Compensation and benefits (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Compensation and benefits
in 2021 2020 2019
Compensation and benefits (CHF million)   
Salaries and variable compensation 7,533 8,401 8,608
Social security 622 653 642
Other 1 808 836 786
Compensation and benefits  8,963 9,890 10,036
1
Includes pension-related expenses of CHF 503 million, CHF 517 million and CHF 437 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, relating to service costs for defined benefit pension plans and employer contributions for defined contribution plans.
Bank  
Compensation and benefits
in 2021 2020 2019
Compensation and benefits (CHF million)   
Salaries and variable compensation 6,730 7,521 7,733
Social security 530 559 554
Other 1 751 780 818
Compensation and benefits  8,011 8,860 9,105
1
Includes pension-related expenses of CHF 497 million, CHF 503 million and CHF 502 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, relating to service costs for defined benefit pension plans and employer contributions for defined contribution pension plans.