Who will receive how much with the new minimum wage? The calculation is changing for payments!

Turkey’s minimum wage increase, set to take effect in 2027, is expected to reshape not only worker salaries but also a wide range of state-linked payments and premiums, including unemployment benefits, severance pay, maternity assistance, and sick-leave compensation. The government has not yet announced the final increase rate, but possible scenarios are being watched for their impact on the incomes and contribution burdens of millions of people. Because these payments are calculated by reference to the minimum wage, any raise would automatically lift them, making the decision a key determinant of household income and public spending. The size of the increase will also shape employers’ payroll costs and the broader inflation outlook. What to watch next is the official announcement of the raise rate and the subsequent recalculation of each payment category.