EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

12 Months Ended

Jan. 28, 2017

Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

I. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company has a 401(k) profit sharing plan covering all eligible employees who elect to participate. Contributions to the plan are based upon the amount of the employees’ deferrals and the employer’s discretionary matching formula. The Company may contribute to the plan at its discretion. The total expense under the profit sharing plan was $1,473, $1,396, and $1,338 for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

The Buckle, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan covers the Company’s executive officers. The plan is funded by participant contributions and a specified annual Company matching contribution not to exceed 6% of the participant’s compensation. The Company’s contributions were $193, $218, and $217 for fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.