The 2026 minimum wage, eagerly awaited by millions, has been determined. The net minimum wage has been set at 28,075 TL. The gross amount was determined to be 33,030 TL.
The minimum wage wasincreased by 27 percent. The new minimum wage figurewas announced by the Ministry ofLabor and Social SeSecurity MinisterVedat Işıkhan, following the announcement, statements regarding the minimum wageare also coming in.
Vice President Yılmaz shared a statement on his social media account regarding the new minimum wage.made a statement.
"IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE WE AIM TO DROP BELOW THE 20 PERCENT INFLATION RATE..."
In his statement, Yılmaz said, "In 2026, we aim to drop below 20 percentin an environment where we aim to bring inflation down toa 27 percent increase to a net 28,075 lirarising monthly minimum wage, along with the state support increasing from 1,000 to 1,270 lira, for emfor employees and employersmay it bebeneficial. As inflationdeclines, productivityon a pathwhere itis rising; we will continue to resolutely implement our policies aimed at reducing informality, increasing employment, and ensuring permanent social welfare"he added.He included these statements.
News Source: 12punto
