The monthly minimum wage is TL 13,414.50 gross and 11.402.00 net.
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Leave policy
Termination
Time-off
Additional info
Minimum Wage Requirements
Individual Income Tax
The individual income tax ranges from 15% to 40%. Income tax is calculated according to progressive rates.
| Gross Annual Income in TRY | Tax Rate (%) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 70,000 | 15% |
| 70,000 - 150,000 | 20% |
| 150,001 – 550,000 | 27% |
| 550,001 – 1,900,000 | 35% |
| Above 1,900,000 | 40% |
Payroll Cost
The employer cost is generally estimated at 17.5% of the employee salary:
- Universal Health Insurance: 7.5%
- Long-term Insurance Branch Premium: 11%
- Short-term Insurance Branch Premium: 2%
- Unemployment Insurance: 2%
- *Social Security Institution (SSI) incentive: - 5%
Please note: The minimum salary used for the calculations is TL 13,414.50 and the maximum salary is TL 100,608.75.
*The Social Security Institution (SSI) incentive is a discount that is applied when Social Security payments are made on time.
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
Standard working hours are 9 hours per day, 5 days per week. The standard workweek is from Monday to Friday.