Recent Developments
Pursuant to Article 39 of the Labor Code and Article 11 of the Minimum Salary Regulation, the Minimum Salary Determination Commission (“Commission“) has decided on the minimum salary applicable to 2026. Pursuant to the Commission’s decision dated 23 December 2025, the new minimum salary and the new minimum salary support were determined. The decision was published in the Official Gazette dated 26 December 2025.
The new minimum salary and the new minimum salary support determined by the Commission’s decision are effective as of 1 January 2026.
What does the Commission’s decision say?
As of 1 January 2026, the net monthly minimum salary is TRY 28,075.50, whereas the gross amount is TRY 33,030.00. The total monthly gross cost for the employer has been updated to TRY 40,214.03 (differs for production sector and for employers that do not benefit from incentive). The minimum salary support, which will be valid for 2026, is also updated to TRY 1,270. These amounts will be valid until 31 December 2026 unless a new Commission decision is made.
Conclusion
In the context of the Commission’s decision, we recommend that employers review their employees’ salaries and make adjustments, as necessary, to comply with the aforementioned decision.
