Here is the amount that political parties are requesting for the minimum wage in 2025.

While approximately 7 million employees eagerly await the rate of increase in the minimum wage for 2025, political parties have also announced the figures they demand to the public. Inflation, living costs, and the balances in the labor market will be decisive in determining the minimum wage. However, the figures announced by the parties differ significantly in terms of economic realities and political visions. This year, each party argues that the minimum wage should be at a level that improves the living standards of workers. The requested figures range from 30,000 TL to 50,000 TL.

Here are the minimum wage figures demanded by political parties for 2025 and their justifications:

ERDOĞAN: THE PROCESS WILL BE CARRIED OUT WITH AN UNDERSTANDING THAT WILL NOT PLACE A HEAVY BURDEN ON OUR COUNTRY'S ECONOMY

After the meeting of the Presidential Cabinet held yesterday, President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements regarding the minimum wage that millions are waiting for. Erdoğan said, "Starting tomorrow, the minimum wage determination commission will begin discussions. I hope that the process will be carried out with an understanding that will take into account the expectations of our employees and will not impose a heavy burden on our country's economy."

CHP: WE ARE NOT BELOW 30,000 TL

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel announced that his party's demand for the minimum wage is 30,000 TL. Özel stated, "We are not below this figure. We will continue to protest and fight."

DEM PARTY: IT SHOULD BE AT LEAST 35,000 TL

DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan argued that the minimum wage should be at least 35,000 TL. Bakırhan stated, "Minimum wage earners should receive a wage that allows them to live with dignity," and emphasized that the wage should be updated twice a year.

GOOD PARTY: 28,000 TL WITH INTERIM INCREASE

Good Party Chairman Müsavat Dervişoğlu requested that, considering the situation of employers, the minimum wage should be at least 28,000 TL in the first half of 2025 and that an interim increase should be made in July. Dervişoğlu said, "A wage below this is oppression against the Turkish nation."

FUTURE PARTY: AT LEAST 33,337 TL

Future Party Chairman Ahmet Davutoğlu stated that the minimum wage should be at least 33,337 TL, saying, "You will not crush minimum wage earners against inflation."

NEW WELFARE PARTY: 35,000 TL

New Welfare Party Deputy Chairman Suat Kılıç stated that the minimum wage should be 35,000 TL in the new year.

YOUNG PARTY: 50,000 TL

Young Party Leader Burçin Şahindur demanded a minimum wage of 50,000 Turkish lira, stating, "The minimum wage should be 50,000 lira, and the lowest pension should be 35,000 lira. If the 3 trillion dollars in taxes collected over 22 years were used correctly, we could increase both the minimum wage and the pension."

GREAT UNITY PARTY: AT LEAST 25,000 TL

Great Unity Party Chairman Mustafa Destici stated that the minimum wage should be increased in line with the inflation rate, saying, "It should be at least 25,000 TL."

MINISTER IŞIKHAN: IT WILL BE DETERMINED BY CONSENSUS

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan expressed his belief that a consensus will be reached on a figure that all parties will agree upon in determining the minimum wage for 2025.