"The retirement and civil servant raises for 2026 are becoming clear."

October Inflation and Retirement-Public Employee Salary Increase

With the announcement of October inflation data for the second half of 2025, the amount of salary increases for public employees, retirees, and retired public employees has started to become clear. Those who receive salary increases based on inflation twice a year, including SGK and Bağkur retirees, have begun calculations to determine the increase they will receive in January 2026.

September Inflation Figures

In September, the inflation rate was recorded at 3.23%. During this period, the annual inflation rate was determined to be 33.29%. The inflation increases in July and August were recorded at 2.06% and 2.04%, respectively. The total inflation increase over the three-month period was recorded at 7.5%.

Salary Increase Rate for SSK and Bağkur Retirees

With the inflation rate announced as 2.55% for October, a total salary increase rate of 11% for SSK and Bağkur retiree salaries has been determined for the four-month period. It is worth noting that retirees had received a 16.67% increase in July.