Operating Expenses
Defined Contribution Plan Cost
JPMorgan Chase Defined Contribution Plan Cost decreased by 16.8% to $421.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.2%, from $435.00M to $421.00M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may reflect higher headcount, increased matching percentages, or rising salary bases, while a decrease could indicate cost-cutting or plan changes.
Detailed definition
The total expense recognized by the company for contributions made to employee defined contribution retirement plans, su...
Peer comparison
Standard personnel expense; peers report this under SG&A or operating expenses.
Metric ID:
cat_defined_contribution_plan_costHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $350.00M | $327.00M | $344.00M | $357.00M | $353.00M | $365.00M | $397.00M | $403.00M | $388.00M | $443.00M | $461.00M | $435.00M | $513.00M | $506.00M | $421.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -6.6% | +5.2% | +3.8% | -1.1% | +3.4% | +8.8% | +1.5% | -3.7% | +14.2% | +4.1% | -5.6% | +17.9% | -1.4% | -16.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +2.0% | +8.0% | +6.1% | +11.2% | +14.2% | +6.3% | +11.6% | +14.4% | +12.1% | +15.8% | +9.8% | -3.2% |
Range$327.00M – $513.00M
CAGR+5.4%
Avg YoY Growth+9.0%
Median YoY Growth+10.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is JPMorgan Chase's defined contribution plan cost?
- JPMorgan Chase (JPM) reported defined contribution plan cost of $421.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has JPMorgan Chase's defined contribution plan cost changed year-over-year?
- JPMorgan Chase's defined contribution plan cost decreased by 3.2% year-over-year, from $435.00M to $421.00M.
- What does defined contribution plan cost mean?
- The cost of company contributions to employee retirement savings plans.