Turkey Minimum Wage 2026 – Net Salary, Taxes & Employer Cost
The Turkish authorities have approved a new minimum wage level for 2026. The decision was made following the final meeting of the relevant commission. The increase amounts to 27% and will affect not only employees’ incomes, but also social benefits, contributions, and internship payments.
💳 Minimum Wage in 2026
Net (take-home)
28 075 TL
Gross (before deductions)
33 030 TL
Employee Salary Deductions
| ▪️ SGK — 14% | 4 624 TL |
| ▪️ Unemployment insurance — 1% | 330 TL |
| Total deductions | 4 954 TL |
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🏢 Actual Employer Cost
| ▪️ SGK contribution — 15.5% | 5 119 TL |
| ▪️ Unemployment insurance — 2% | 660 TL |
| Total employee cost | 38 810 TL |
📊 Minimum Wage Growth (net)
According to estimates, 11–16 million people in Türkiye receive the minimum wage — effectively a significant share of the country’s working population.
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