The gross minimum monthly wage in Turkey increased by 27% year-on-year to 33,030 Turkish lira (28,075 Turkish lira net, or $655) in 2026. The hike, broadly aligned with inflation forecasts, reflects the government’s commitment to containing price growth while supporting household incomes. Over a third of Turkey’s workforce earns the minimum wage, which also influences private-sector salary negotiations. The increase is politically sensitive, with opposition parties and labor groups, such as Turk-Is, criticizing the structure and past erosion from high inflation. Since 2023, authorities have sought to curb domestic demand and inflation through tighter credit and higher borrowing costs, while allowing wage growth in line with projected price rises. Inflation, though reduced from recent peaks of 75%, remains far above the central bank’s 5% target, with year-end 2025 expected around 31% and a 16% target for 2026. source: Ministry of Labor and Social Security
Minimum Wages in Turkey increased to 33030 TRY/Month in 2026 from 26005.50 TRY/Month in 2025. Minimum Wages in Turkey averaged 2381.62 TRY/Month from 1990 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 33030.00 TRY/Month in 2026 and a record low of 1.50 TRY/Month in 1992. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Minimum Monthly Wage - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Turkey Gross Minimum Monthly Wage - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on February of 2026.
Minimum Wages in Turkey increased to 33030 TRY/Month in 2026 from 26005.50 TRY/Month in 2025. Minimum Wages in Turkey is expected to reach 26005.50 TRY/Month by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Turkey Gross Minimum Monthly Wage is projected to trend around 33030.00 TRY/Month in 2026 and 34200.00 TRY/Month in 2027, according to our econometric models.