How much will the January 2025 civil servant salary increase be, how many TL will it be, and what is the percentage of the raise?

The civil servant salary increase is being followed with great attention by millions of public personnel and civil servant retirees. According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) Survey of Market Participants, while the year-end Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase expectation was announced as 44.81 percent, eyes have turned to the civil servant salary increase to be made in January 2025. The raise rate for the lowest civil servant salary will become clear with the December inflation data to be announced in January. With the 6-month inflation difference, the raise rates for the salaries of teachers, police officers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, engineers, and preachers will also be determined. Here is the latest situation regarding the lowest civil servant salary increase...

NOVEMBER INFLATION ANNOUNCED!

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) announced the November inflation data. November inflation was recorded at 2.24 percent, and annual inflation at 47.09 percent.

HOW MUCH WILL THE 5-MONTH INFLATION DIFFERENCE BE?

With the announcement of the November inflation data, the 5-month inflation difference will also become clear. As of October, the 4-month inflation rate had been announced as 12.06 percent.

With the November data, more precise information will be obtained regarding the salary increase that retirees and civil servants will receive. This data may shape the government's salary increase policies and inflation-fighting strategies.

The November inflation data will be an important indicator in reaching year-end targets and will constitute a critical turning point for those following economic indicators.

JANUARY 2025 CIVIL SERVANT SALARY INCREASE CALCULATION

Expectations for the January 2025 salary increase for millions of civil servants, civil servant retirees, SGK, and Bağ-Kur retirees are steadily increasing. The inflation data announced in September formed a critical turning point in determining the salary increases for civil servants.

In September, monthly inflation was 2.97 percent, and SGK and Bağ-Kur retirees received raises of 3.23 percent, 2.47 percent, and 2.97 percent in July, August, and September, respectively. These increases reached a total of 8.90 percent, pointing to a significant cumulative raise.

CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF INFLATION

The salary increases to be made in January 2025 will be calculated with the cumulative effect of the raises made for the July-September period. However, since the inflation data for October, November, and December have not yet been announced, there is no clear information regarding the exact salary increase rates.

The expectation for the civil servant salary increase is around 9.31 percent according to the government's inflation forecasts, and around 10.59 percent according to market forecasts. The forecasts of AA economists are at the 10.36 percent level.

CALCULATION OF INCREASED CIVIL SERVANT SALARY (WITH 9.3 PERCENT INCREASE FORECAST)

With the 9.3 percent increase expectation, January 2025 salaries are calculated as follows:

Undersecretary 1/1: 63,946 TL → 70,718 TL

General Manager 1/1: 56,598 TL → 62,592 TL

Branch Manager (Bachelor's Degree) 1/4: 22,210 TL → 24,562 TL

Civil Servant (Bachelor's Degree) 4/1: 17,388 TL → 19,229 TL

Teacher 1/4: 26,338 TL → 29,127 TL

District Governor 1st Class 1/4: 37,289 TL → 41,238 TL

Chief Superintendent 1/4: 26,338 TL → 29,127 TL

Police Officer 1/4: 26,338 TL → 29,127 TL

Nurse (Bachelor's Degree) 1/4: 26,338 TL → 29,127 TL

Engineer 1/4: 26,372 TL → 29,165 TL

These calculations reflect the increase to be made to civil servant salaries in January 2025 and the estimated salary figures. Increase rates may vary depending on monthly inflation data and economic forecasts.

CALCULATION OF INCREASED CIVIL SERVANT SALARY (WITH 10.59 PERCENT INCREASE FORECAST)

With a 10.59 percent increase expectation, January 2025 salaries are calculated as follows:

Branch Manager (University Graduate) 1/4: 57,762 TL → 63,879 TL

Civil Servant (University Graduate) 9/1: 40,824 TL → 45,147 TL

Specialist Teacher 1/4: 52,575 TL → 58,143 TL

Teacher 1/4: 47,441 TL → 52,465 TL

Chief Superintendent 1/3: 58,074 TL → 64,224 TL

Police Officer 8/1: 52,552 TL → 58,117 TL

Specialist Doctor 1/4: 66,174 TL → 73,182 TL

Nurse (University Graduate) 5/1: 47,060 TL → 52,044 TL

Engineer 1/4: 58,957 TL → 65,201 TL

Technician (High School Graduate) 11/1: 41,890 TL → 46,326 TL

Professor 1/4: 85,671 TL → 94,744 TL

Research Assistant 7/1: 56,537 TL → 62,524 TL

Preacher 1/4: 49,161 TL → 54,367 TL

Lawyer 1/4: 56,179 TL → 62,128 TL