07.10.2025 16:24
SGK expert İsa Karakaş stated that the rate of the pension increase will be determined by the inflation data to be announced by TÜİK on January 3. He noted that there will be no additional welfare share or flat increase this year, and according to the current data, the inflation difference is 7.51%.
In Turkey, the number of retirees exceeding 16 million continues to lose purchasing power due to high inflation and low salary increases. Millions of retirees are focused on the new raise rate to be announced in January.
THE RAISE RATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON JANUARY 3
SGK Expert İsa Karakaş stated in a live broadcast on TGRT News that the raise rate for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees will become clear with the inflation rate to be announced by TÜİK on January 3, 2026.
NO WELFARE SHARE OR GENERAL RAISE
Karakaş noted that, unlike previous years, there is no agenda for a welfare share or a general raise for this year. The expert reported that, according to the inflation data announced so far for the last three months, the confirmed inflation difference for retirees is 7.51 percent.
RAISES WILL ONLY REFLECT ON BASE SALARY
According to the Social Security Institution (SGK) regulations, the inflation difference announced at the end of the year will only be reflected in the base salaries of retirees. In this case, a new legal regulation will be required for the minimum pension, which was raised to 16,881 TL with the regulation passed by the Parliament in July.
MINIMUM PENSION MAY EXCEED 18,000 TL IN 2026
İsa Karakaş indicated that it is likely for the minimum pension to be increased in line with the inflation difference in 2026, stating, "In this case, the minimum pension may rise to 18,148 TL."
RETIREES' EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH
Experts emphasize that a comprehensive regulation is needed to prevent retirees' incomes from eroding against inflation, while millions of retirees are preparing for 2026 with hope but cautiously.