The important week has entered the “Minimum Wage Determination Committee” process expected by millions of workers and employers. After the first two meetings, all attention now turns to the third meeting day, where the figures will be announced. People wonder what the new minimum wage will be, effective throughout 2026. So when will the minimum wage increase be announced? Has the third meeting date been determined yet?
The latest situation on the increase of the minimum wage in 2026 is on the agenda of millions of citizens before the 3rd session. Employees are wondering what the minimum wage, currently 22 thousand 104 lira and 67 kuruş, will be in 2026. On the other hand, prices will change in many goods and a new minimum wage will be determined. So when will the 2026 minimum wage increase be announced?
WHEN IS THE 3rd MINIMUM WAGE MEETING?
The minimum wage, effective from 2026, is expected to be announced in the last week of December and effective from January 1, 2026.
Accordingly; Within the scope of work on determining the new minimum wage, the third meeting will be held from December 22 to 26. The exact date and time of the meeting will be announced by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
MANY PENS WILL CHANGE WITH THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE
The new minimum wage will also affect many pay categories. Home care salaries, internship fees and general health insurance premiums are among the items that will be affected. The new fees will take effect on January 1, 2026.
WHAT IS THE CURRENT MINIMUM WAGE?
The minimum wage currently applied is 26 thousand 5 liras and 50 kuruş gross per month per worker, and 22 thousand 104 liras and 67 kuruş net with deductions.
The total minimum wage costs that employers must pay are 30 thousand 621 liras and 48 kuruş per worker. Of these, 26 thousand 5 lira and 50 cents is the total minimum wage, 4 thousand 95 lira and 87 cents are social insurance fees, and 520 lira and 11 cents are the employer's unemployment insurance fund.
