Bombshell claim: The AK Party administration wants a 30% increase in the minimum wage.

While millions of minimum wage workers in Turkey are turning their eyes to the expected raise rates, striking figures have begun to be mentioned in the corridors of power in Ankara.

THE ECONOMY MANAGEMENT WANTS A 25% INCREASE

The economy management believes that the minimum wage should be increased by around 25%, which is the expected inflation rate for 2025. If it increases by 25%, the minimum wage will rise to 21,250 lira.

The prevailing view within the ruling AK Party is that the minimum wage should be increased by around 28-30%. In the case of a 28-30% increase, the new minimum wage will rise to around 22,000 lira.

THE OPPOSITION'S DEMAND IS 30,000 LIRA

Opposition parties argue that the minimum wage should be at least 30,000 lira, stating that the minimum wage determination commission to be established in December should start negotiations with this amount as the lowest figure.

WHAT DO THE SURVEY RESULTS SAY?

The various predictions from surveys conducted by different institutions regarding the minimum wage are as follows:

• If a 41.5% increase is made according to the OVP, the net minimum wage will be 24,058 TL.
• According to the Central Bank survey, with a 43.14% increase, it will be 24,336 TL.
• According to the Anadolu Agency survey, with a 42.64% increase, it will be 24,251 TL.
• According to the Reuters survey, with a 42.95% increase, it will be 24,304 TL.
• According to the Financial Institutions Association survey, with a 49.39% increase, it will be 25,399 TL.