Millions of employees are keeping an eye on the news about “how much will the minimum wage be?” As the new year approaches, predictions begin to become clear. However, employers and employees talk about different figures. The government and the opposition also advocate different rates for the minimum wage increase.
There are approximately 7 million minimum wage workers in Turkey. Last year, the minimum wage was increased by 49 percent. While the raise rate was increased due to high inflation, the minimum wage became 17 thousand 2 lira in 2024.
While the economic management was trying to reduce inflation, a remarkable warning came from the IMF regarding the minimum wage. The IMF said that an increase in price hikes that would cause inflation to jump again should be avoided. While it is said that employers are certain of the 25 percent raise rate, the figure talked about in the AK Party lobbies has become clear.
The economic management plans to increase the minimum wage in line with inflation. Therefore, all eyes are now on the last quarter inflation data. The expected rate is around 25 percent. If the increase is made according to this figure, the minimum wage will increase to 21 thousand 250 lira. According to Dünya; In the AK Party lobbies, there is talk of increasing the minimum wage by around 28-30 percent.
