How much is the lowest unemployment benefit? How much is the 2024 unemployment benefit?

Following the announcement that the 2024 net minimum wage will be 17,002 TL, citizens have begun searching for the lowest unemployment benefit amount. So, how much is the 2024 unemployment benefit? Here are the details...

For 2023, the unemployment benefit was paid out at a minimum of 5,325 TL and a maximum of 10,650 TL.

Unemployment benefits are based on the insured worker's earnings subject to premiums over the last 4 months.

This allowance can be as low as 40 percent of the gross minimum wage and as high as 80 percent of the gross minimum wage.

The unemployment benefit for 2024 has been determined based on the minimum wage increase rate.

As of January 1, 2024, following the minimum wage increase, these figures will be applied as 7,993 TL for the floor and 15,989 TL for the ceiling. Stamp tax will be deducted from these amounts.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT?

Becoming unemployed through no fault or request of one's own,

Having been subject to a service contract for the last 120 days prior to the termination of the service contract,

Having paid unemployment insurance premiums for at least 600 days within the last three years prior to the termination of the service contract,

Applying in person or electronically to the nearest İŞKUR unit within 30 days following the termination of the service contract.

News Source: 12punto