Minimum wage in Turkey, 2026
The minimum wage in Turkey is ₺33,030 a month from 1 January 2026. Full time, that leaves about ₺28,075.50 a month after tax.
Minimum wage before and after tax
| Hours | Gross a month | Gross a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full time | ₺33,030 | ₺396,360 | ₺28,075.50 |
Single worker, 2026 tax rules. Calculate any salary.
How much of it you keep
On the full-time minimum wage, about ₺59,454 a year (15.0%) goes to income tax and social security.
Earning more than the minimum wage
| Pay | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | ₺396,360 | ₺336,906 | ₺28,075.50 |
| 1.25× the minimum wage | ₺495,450 | ₺402,056 | ₺33,978.87 |
| 1.5× the minimum wage | ₺594,540 | ₺462,789 | ₺39,882.24 |
| 2× the minimum wage | ₺792,720 | ₺584,256 | ₺51,688.98 |
| 3× the minimum wage | ₺1,189,080 | ₺827,189 | ₺75,302.45 |
Full time, single, 2026 rules. As pay rises, a larger share goes in tax: at twice the minimum wage you keep 73.7% of gross pay, against 85.0% at the minimum wage.
What changes next
The 2027 minimum wage is usually decided in late December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Turkey in 2026?
₺33,030 a month from 1 January 2026. Full time that is ₺396,360 a year.
How much is the minimum wage after tax in Turkey?
About ₺28,075.50 a month (₺336,906 a year) for a single full-time worker, using the 2026 tax rules.
How much tax do you pay on the minimum wage in Turkey?
On the full-time minimum wage about ₺59,454 a year goes to income tax and social security, 15.0% of gross pay, using the 2026 rules for a single worker.
Will the minimum wage go up in 2027?
The 2027 minimum wage is usually decided in late December.
Sources: ÇSGB: 2026 minimum wage announcement, ÇSGB: 2026 minimum wage calculation.