2026 Minimum Wage: Gross and Net Figures Announced!

Minimum Wage Figures for 2026 Determined

The minimum wage applicable in 2026 has been announced to the public by the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan. The gross minimum wage has been set at 33,030 lira, while the net minimum wage that will enter employees' pockets has been determined as 28,075 lira and 50 kuruş. This new wage will have a significant impact on the labor market in Turkey.

Details of the Minimum Wage

For 2026, while the gross minimum wage's net portion of 28,075 lira and 50 kuruş will be paid to workers, the remaining 4,624 lira and 20 kuruş will be deducted as SGK premium, and 330 lira and 30 kuruş will be deducted as unemployment insurance premium. After these deductions, the net minimum wage received by employees will be 28,075 lira and 50 kuruş.

What is the Monthly Cost to Employers?

In addition to the gross minimum wage, the total cost to the employer must also be considered. When accounting for the employer's share, including 7,184 lira and 3 kuruş SGK premium and 660 lira and 60 kuruş employer unemployment insurance premium, the monthly cost of an employee on minimum wage reaches 40,874 lira and 63 kuruş. These significant cost items will play a critical role in financial planning for employers.

Minimum Wage Support Increased

With the new minimum wage, the support provided by the government to employers has also been increased. The minimum wage support has been raised from 1,000 lira to 1,270 lira. This represents an important regulation aimed at alleviating the financial burden on employers.

Other Changes and Their Effects

Effective from January 1, 2026, updates will also be made in many areas such as unemployment benefits, General Health Insurance (GSS) premium, severance pay ceiling, and the wages of apprentices and trainees. These changes will create a wide impact on the labor market and affect the socio-economic situation of employees.