Blog written by Trine Højer
“Samlet løn” on the payslip gives more insight into the employee's pay package
Most employees naturally look at the pay that is paid out each month. But the monthly pay rarely tells the whole story of what the job is worth.
That is why DI developed the concept “Samlet løn” (total pay), which aims to show the total value of the employee's pay package. Companies that use Zenegy can show total pay directly on the payslip, giving employees a more nuanced picture of their total compensation.
More than the pay paid out
When employees assess their pay, they often start from the amount on the payslip as monthly pay. But the employer's total investment in the employee usually consists of far more.
Pension, holiday pay, the free choice account and other employer-paid contributions can make up a considerable part of the total value. Yet these are not always elements the employee has a full overview of.
The “Samlet løn” concept was developed to make this value more visible and easier to understand.
Transparency creates understanding
When the total value of the pay package is made visible, it becomes easier for the employee to understand:
- What the company invests in the employment in total
- How pension and holiday pay contribute to the total compensation
- What financial value other employer-paid contributions represent
It gives a truer picture of the employment and can strengthen the dialogue about pay and conditions.
Total pay in Zenegy
For companies that want to make the total pay package visible, Zenegy supports showing total pay directly on the payslip.
The employee thus gets insight into both the pay that is paid out and the other elements that make up the total compensation. The result is greater transparency and a better understanding of what the job is worth.
Focus on the full picture
The payslip is one of the most important communication tools between employer and employee. That makes it a natural place to give insight into the total pay package.
In the end, the “Samlet løn” concept is about transparency. When the employee gets a complete picture of pay, pension and other contributions, the value of the employment becomes clearer for both parties.
