04.02.2026 12:16
The lowest pension payment has been raised to 20,000 lira, and the difference payments resulting from the New Year's raise have been deposited into the accounts of retirees.
The Social Security Institution (SGK) shared the schedule for the salary difference payments that retirees have been eagerly awaiting with the public. In the announcement made through the institution's social media accounts, it was stated when the difference payments resulting from the salary increase would be made.
THE LOWEST RETIREMENT SALARY HAS BEEN RAISED TO 20 THOUSAND LIRA
As of January 2026, under the regulation that came into effect, the lowest retirement salary has been increased from 16 thousand 881 lira to 20 thousand lira. In the information provided by SGK, it was stated that the difference payments would be made through the existing payment channels where retirees receive their salaries. Accordingly, retirees and their beneficiaries will be able to collect their salary differences through bank accounts or PTT branches starting from February 4, 2026.
SALARIES HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED INTO ACCOUNTS
Individuals whose January salary is below 20 thousand lira and above 16 thousand 881 lira have also been included in the lowest retirement salary category, so the amount that was underpaid has been reflected in their accounts. For example, with a raise of 12.19 percent, a retiree with a salary of 17 thousand 500 lira received a difference payment of 2 thousand 500 lira to complete their salary to 20 thousand lira.