Sources
- CSGB / Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu (2026 brüt/net)
- GİB gelir vergisi tarifesi 2026
- EPDK mesken elektrik kademeli tarife (yaklaşık)
- BOTAŞ / dağıtım şirketleri doğalgaz (yaklaşık)
- Hazine ve Maliye — kıdem tazminatı tavanı 1. dönem 2026
2026 Minimum Wage Guide (Turkey)
Practical walkthrough of Turkey’s 2026 minimum wage: gross vs net, payroll lines and common mistakes.
2026 headline figures
For 2026, the widely cited monthly gross minimum wage in Turkey is 33,030 TRY and the reference net is about 28,075.50 TRY after employee social-security and unemployment premiums, with the minimum-wage tax exemption applied. Figures follow official decisions and may be updated mid-year; Hesapla calculators are informational only.
How gross becomes net
Employee SGK is typically 14% and unemployment insurance 1% of the contribution base. Income tax and stamp duty are calculated on the remaining base, but the minimum-wage exemption usually zeroes those taxes at the pure minimum-wage level.
Above the minimum wage, only the excess is taxed after exemption logic, and cumulative annual brackets can raise withholding later in the year.
What to read on a payslip
Check gross pay, SGK base, employee premiums, taxable base, exemption amount and net paid as separate lines. “Net = fixed percent of gross” is a myth. Bonuses, overtime and allowances change the structure; compare like-for-like months.
Common mistakes
Mixing employer SGK into employee deductions, treating last year’s numbers as 2026, and ignoring part-time or unpaid-leave effects are frequent errors. Severance uses a separate ceiling — do not confuse it with the minimum wage.
Which Hesapla tools help
Use the salary (gross-to-net) calculator for scenarios, the severance tool for exit estimates, and the EYT check if retirement rules matter. Results are approximate; official payroll and SGK records prevail.
Who the figure applies to
It is the statutory floor for many full-time employment contracts, not a pension, stipend or freelance fee. Part-time contracts scale with hours; job ads saying “net minimum” should still disclose the gross base.
Practical tips
- Anchor on gross 33,030 TRY / net ~28,075.50 TRY, then verify the latest official notice.
- Read SGK lines before tax lines on the payslip.
- Model overtime as a separate gross-to-net run.
- Do not confuse severance ceiling with minimum wage.
- Informational only — payroll is authoritative.
FAQ
What is the 2026 net minimum wage?
The common reference net is about 28,075.50 TRY on a 33,030 TRY gross, after employee premiums and exemption effects. Missing days or extras change the net; use your own payslip.
Why is net lower than gross?
Most of the gap is employee SGK (14%) and unemployment premium (1%). At pure minimum wage, income and stamp taxes are usually exempted; higher pay adds tax on the excess.
Does a minimum-wage worker pay income tax?
Often the income-tax line is zero at exact minimum wage because of the exemption. Higher pay or higher cumulative brackets can create withholding — check the official tariff and payslip.
Are Hesapla results official?
No. Tools are for education and comparison. Employer payroll, e-Devlet SGK extracts and GİB notices are authoritative.
Is severance based on minimum wage?
Severance uses decorated gross pay capped by a separate periodic ceiling, usually far above the minimum wage. See the severance-ceiling guide and calculator.