05.01.2026 11:40
With TÜİK announcing the inflation rate for December at 0.89%, the salary increase for civil servants and retired civil servants in January 2026 has been finalized at 18.60%, including the inflation difference. So, how much will each profession receive? Details are in our news...
The salary increase rate that millions of civil servants and retired civil servants have been eagerly awaiting has become clear with the announcement of the inflation data for December by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK).
TÜİK ANNOUNCED DATA
According to the data announced by TÜİK, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.89% monthly and 30.89% annually in December. With the announced inflation figures, the total salary increase rate, including the inflation difference for civil servants and retired civil servants, has been calculated as 18.60%.
INCREASED SALARIES WILL BE PAID ON JANUARY 15
Civil servants, contracted personnel, and retired civil servants will see their increased salaries and inflation difference in their accounts as of January 15, 2026.
NEW SALARIES BY TITLES
Based on the 6-month inflation rate, the new salaries for some titles are as follows:
- Branch Manager: 76,659 TL → 90,925 TL
- Civil Servant: 52,617 TL → 62,409 TL
- Expert Teacher: 67,766 TL → 80,377 TL
- Teacher: 61,146 TL → 72,525 TL
- Chief Inspector: 74,490 TL → 88,352 TL
- Police Officer: 68,084 TL → 80,754 TL
- Specialist Doctor: 126,119 TL → 149,589 TL
- Nurse: 61,759 TL → 73,259 TL
- Engineer: 78,200 TL → 92,753 TL
- Technician: 54,547 TL → 64,698 TL
- Professor: 111,348 TL → 132,069 TL
- Research Assistant: 73,792 TL → 87,524 TL
- Preacher: 63,916 TL → 75,810 TL
- Lawyer: 73,515 TL → 87,196 TL
- Imam: 55,762 TL → 66,133 TL
HOW IS THE SALARY INCREASE CALCULATED?
The salary increase rate for civil servants and retired civil servants is determined based on the 6-month inflation difference in addition to the collective bargaining increase. This determined rate directly affects more than 5 million civil servants and retired civil servants.
Here is the graph of increased salaries;