05.07.2026 18:40
With the announcement of June inflation, a 17.76% raise for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees and a 13.52% raise for civil servants and retired civil servants for the second half of 2026 were finalized; meanwhile, a bill to increase the minimum pension to 23,552 lira was submitted to Parliament. On the other hand, the dates for the payment of the increased salaries into accounts were also announced.
With the announcement of the highly anticipated June inflation data by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the cumulative raise rates for civil servants, retired civil servants, and SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees for the second half of 2026 have been finalized. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing by 0.99% on a monthly basis in June has also set the final framework for the July raise.
HOW MUCH RAISE WAS GIVEN TO SSK AND BAĞ-KUR RETIREES?
According to the official data released, salaries of SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees, who directly reflect the first 6-month inflation rate, will increase by 17.76% starting from July.
BILL FOR THE LOWEST RETIREMENT PENSION AT THE PARLIAMENT
Meanwhile, the Parliament has stepped in for the base pensions awaiting a flat increase. With the new bill submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Presidency by the AK Party, it is anticipated that the current lowest retirement pension, which is 20,000 liras, will be increased to 23,552 liras with a 17.76% raise.
HOW MUCH RAISE DID CIVIL SERVANTS AND RETIRED CIVIL SERVANTS GET?
For civil servants and retired civil servants, where collective agreement conditions and inflation difference are calculated together, the July salary increase was recorded as 13.52%.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE ALSO ANNOUNCED
After the rates were clarified, all eyes turned to bank accounts. According to the determined schedule, civil servants will be able to see their raised and current salaries in their accounts as of July 15.
In addition to July salaries, the 14-day salary difference payments arising due to new coefficients are planned to be deposited into the beneficiaries' accounts within the week following July 15.
Retirees' raised monthly payments will be transferred to their accounts according to their current schedule after legal procedures.