The Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) announced the inflation figures in May 2025, which directly concern millions of civil servants and retirees. Inflation increased by 1.53 percent in May, while annual inflation was calculated as 35.41 percent.
This inflation data plays a critical role in calculating the rate of hike rates to civil servants and pensions in July. The answer to the question of how much will be the civil servant and the pension hike gained clarity with this data.
When the inflation of May 1.53 percent was added, the 5 -month inflation difference was realized for civil servants and retirees as follows:
5 -month inflation difference for the officer 14.01 percent
5 -month inflation difference for retirement 15.9 percent
SSI and Bağ-Kur Pension Hike Rate
The raise of pensions increased by 5.03 percent in January, 2.27 percent in February, 2.46 percent in March, 3 percent in April, 1.53 percent in May. According to these data, the cumulative hike rate of SSI and Bağ-Kur retirees has already reached 15.9 percent.
In order to finalize the hike rate, June inflation data is expected to be announced. With the latest data, the total hike rate will be reflected in the salaries in July.
Officer’s salaries with the pensions of the civil servant pensions in the first 6 months of 2025 6 percent, the second 6 months 5 percent increase will be made. These hike rates will take place if it is below inflation.
