14.04.2025 12:41
The period that millions of people have been waiting for is approaching. The rate of increase in civil servant and pensioner salaries for July has started to become clear. When examining the three-month inflation data from TÜİK, it is understood that SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees are already entitled to a raise of 10.06%, while civil servants and retired civil servants are expected to receive a total increase of 9.03%.
As the economic crisis escalates, the increase in minimum wage and pensions for retirees and civil servants has proven to be insufficient, leading to a growing struggle for survival. Citizens, unable to cope with the rising cost of living with their current salaries, hope for some relief with the expected increases in July. Whether this rate will meet expectations remains a topic of curiosity...
10 PERCENT IN RETIREES' POCKETS
Following the inflation data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute for January, February, and March, the increase rates for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees' salaries have started to be determined. During this three-month period, the total inflation rate was 10.06%, indicating that retirees have already earned at least a 10.06% increase.
CIVIL SERVANTS AND RETIRED CIVIL SERVANTS
Another group with salary increase expectations, civil servants and retired civil servants, will see only a 5% salary increase in July under the collective bargaining agreement. However, it is stated that if inflation rates exceed this figure, the difference will also be reflected in salaries. In light of the current inflation data, civil servants expect a total increase of 9.03% with a 3.83% inflation difference. According to the Central Bank's latest Market Participants Survey, inflation is projected to be 3.07% in April, 2.20% in May, and 1.70% in June. Accordingly, the six-month inflation rate is expected to rise to 17.91%, meaning that SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees are expected to receive a 17.91% increase. Civil servants and retired civil servants may receive a total increase of 16.79% with an 11.23% inflation difference and a 5% collective bargaining increase.
WHEN WILL THE INCREASED SALARIES BE PAID?
The increased salaries that millions of citizens are eagerly awaiting will be deposited into accounts in July. SSK retirees will receive their new salaries between July 17-26, based on the last digit of their allocation number, while Bağ-Kur retirees will receive theirs between July 25-28. A similar payment schedule will apply for civil servants and retired civil servants.