19.10.2025 12:10
The Tripartite Consultation Board, consisting of representatives from workers, employers, and the government, will meet on October 21 to address the functioning of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission.
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Security will convene the Tripartite Advisory Board, which it gathered on October 9 with the agenda of "Expanding Union Organization," once again on October 21.
DISCUSSION ON THE OPERATION OF THE COMMISSION
At the meeting hosted by the Ministry, the parties will exchange views on the structure and operation of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission before the minimum wage negotiations that will start in December.
WORKER SIDE REACTS TO THE OPERATION OF THE COMMISSION
TÜRK-İŞ General President Ergün Atalay criticized the minimum wage figure that will be valid for 2025 at a press conference held on December 25, 2024, stating, "Unfortunately, we have been in an unfair commission for 50 years. From this point on, as long as a fair regulation is not made, we, as TÜRK-İŞ, will not participate in the Minimum Wage Determination Commission again."
HAK-İŞ General President Mahmut Arslan also pointed out that the structure of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission needs to change by October 27, 2025, stating regarding the process of determining the minimum wage that will be valid in 2026, "We had another meeting with TÜRK-İŞ. They confirmed again that they would not participate. I reiterated to them that we would also not participate."
HOW MUCH WILL THE MINIMUM WAGE BE IN 2026?
If the minimum wage increases by 20%, 25%, or 30%, what will the net minimum wage be?
- If the minimum wage increases by 20%, the net wage could be 26,524 TL with an increase of 4,420 TL.
- If the minimum wage increases by 25%, the net wage could be 27,630 TL with an increase of 5,526 TL.
- If the minimum wage increases by 30%, the net wage could be 28,735 TL with an increase of 6,631 TL.
HOW IS THE MINIMUM WAGE DETERMINED?
The Minimum Wage Determination Commission, consisting of 15 members with five representatives each from workers, employers, and the government, determines the minimum wage as required by law. The Commission meets on the dates determined in December as part of the new minimum wage studies.
The commission, chaired by one of the members designated by the Ministry, convenes with the participation of at least 10 members and makes decisions by majority vote. In the event of a tie, the majority is considered to be the side of the president.
CURRENT NET MINIMUM WAGE IS 22,104 LIRA
The minimum wage is currently applied as a gross monthly wage of 26,005.50 TL for a worker, and after deductions, the net amount is 22,104.67 TL. The total cost of the minimum wage to the employer for one worker is 30,621.48 TL. Of this, 26,005.50 TL is the gross minimum wage, 4,095.87 TL is the social security premium, and 520.11 TL is the employer's unemployment insurance fund.
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