Minimum Wage in Turkey

The minimum wage is ₺33,030 gross a month in 2026, which is ₺28,075.50 net after social security. It went up 27%.

An hour ₺169.38

A week ₺7,622.31

A month ₺33,030 ≈ $664

A year ₺396,360

Asgari ücret (gross), since 1 January 2026. The legal rate is set a month (highlighted); the others assume 45 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

Minimum wage calculator for Turkey

Change the hours to see what the minimum pays for part-time work or overtime, or enter your own hourly pay.

Pay an hour (TRY) Hours a week

A week: ₺7,622.31
A month: ₺33,030
A year: ₺396,360

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

National minimum

One rate applies to all workers. Income up to the minimum wage is not taxed. Unlike in some earlier years, there was no mid-year rise in July 2026.

Next change

The Minimum Wage Determination Commission usually announces the next rate in December, for 1 January.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: Hürriyet Daily News: Türkiye increases minimum wage by 27 percent for 2026.

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