03.10.2025 09:45
Millions of workers, retirees, and civil servants are waiting for the salary increase to be announced in January. While the determined increase rate is of great importance, citizens are focused on the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, which will convene in December. There are three different scenarios on the table for the minimum wage increase. Here are the details...
As the new year approaches, a critical period of wage increases has begun for millions of retirees, civil servants, and workers. The first salary increases of 2026 will be reflected in accounts in January. The Minimum Wage Determination Commission will convene for workers.
SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees are waiting for the 6-month inflation data for the salary increase they will receive in January. Civil servants and retired civil servants will also reflect the guaranteed 11% increase from the collective agreement, as well as the inflation difference, in their salaries.
INFLATION ESTIMATE IS 28.5%
The year-end inflation estimate in the Medium-Term Program has been announced as 28.5%. This rate serves as an important reference for both retirees and workers regarding wage increases.
MINIMUM WAGE AFFECTS NOT ONLY WORKERS BUT EVERYONE
The new minimum wage to be determined in January will affect not only workers' salaries but also many items from unemployment benefits to social assistance, from private pension deductions to voluntary insurance.
2025 MINIMUM WAGE NET 22,104 TL
The minimum wage set in 2025 was applied as gross 26,005 TL and net 22,104 TL. However, these figures will be updated with the commission meeting to be held in December.
WAGE INCREASE RATES ON THE TABLE
In previous years, minimum wage increases mostly occurred above inflation. A similar scenario is expected this year as well.
20% INCREASE SCENARIO
Gross: 31,206 TL
Net: 26,525 TL
30% INCREASE SCENARIO
Gross: 33,807 TL
Net: 28,736 TL
35% INCREASE SCENARIO
Gross: 35,107 TL
Net: 29,841 TL
ALL EYES ON THE COMMISSION'S DECISION
The meeting of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission in December will directly affect the salaries of millions of workers. The expectation is that the 2026 increase will be above inflation. While there are three strong scenarios on the table, the exact figure will be determined after the commission meeting.