03.10.2025 10:53
The inflation figures that directly affect the salaries of civil servants and retirees have been announced. According to the inflation rate for the last three months, SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees are entitled to a 7.51% increase. Civil servants and civil servant retirees will receive a 13.65% difference. The increase rates will be finalized with the announcement of the remaining three months' inflation figures.
The Turkish Statistical Institute announced the inflation data for September. The three-month rate of inflation difference, which will be decisive in the calculation of the salary increase for civil servants, SSK, Bağ-Kur, and Pension Fund, has emerged.
INFLATION FIGURES REVEALED
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced the inflation figures for September. Inflation was 3.23% on a monthly basis in September. On an annual basis, it was announced as 33.29%. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 33.29% annually and 3.23% monthly. The inflation rate for July was 2.06%, and for August, it was 2.04%. According to these figures, the rent ceiling increase rate for homes and workplaces to be implemented in October was determined to be 38.36%.
HERE IS THE 3-MONTH INFLATION DIFFERENCE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS AND RETIREES
According to these figures, the 3-month inflation in the second half of 2025 was realized at 7.50%. Based on the 3-month inflation difference, SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees are entitled to a 7.51% increase. Civil servants and civil servant retirees will receive a difference of 13.65%.
TO BE ANNOUNCED ON JANUARY 5
With the inflation data for December, which TÜİK will announce on January 5, 2026, the increased salaries that retirees will receive in 2026 will be revealed.
This increase will be valid for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees, while for Pension Fund members and civil servants, in addition to inflation data, the collective bargaining share will also be taken into account for salary increases.
HOW IS THE CIVIL SERVANT SALARY INCREASE CALCULATED?
Civil servants and civil servant retirees will receive a collective bargaining increase of 11% for the first half of 2026, 7% for the second half, 5% for the first half of 2027, and 4% for the second half. In addition to these figures, a 6-month inflation difference will also be provided. Furthermore, in the first half of 2026, an additional increase of 1000 TL will be applied to the base salaries.