Discrepancy in Retired Civil Servant and SSK, Bağ-Kur Retiree Raises: What Happened to Their Root Salaries?
The government has recently announced that there will be a raise in pensions for millions of SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees starting in January. The lowest pension has been increased from 7,500 lira to 10,000 lira. This is a considerable 42.6% increase for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees, and is set to greatly impact the income of retired individuals.
The increase in salaries is significant, especially for those whose paychecks previously reflected basic pensions of less than 10,000 TL. In such cases, the salaries of retirees will be paid as 10,000 TL, even if the calculated amount is less.
Additionally, those checking their salaries on the e-Government website may notice a 37.57% increase in their pension. However, if the amount shown here is below 10,000 TL, the government will deposit 10,000 TL into the account of the pensioner. This is a welcome relief for retirees who may need the additional income during this phase of their lives.
The increase in salaries is not uniform, as retired civil servants have received a 49.25% raise. The root salary of retirees has also played a role in determining the percentage of raise, with the lower limit on the standard pension set at 7,015 TL. Those with a basic pension below this threshold will receive a salary of 10,000 TL in the new period.
It is expected that there may be an additional raise for retirees soon. If the process progresses quickly, interim payments could be made in the first week of February. This would be in addition to the 42% raise in February and the 5 point difference in January, further benefiting the retired population.
Overall, the increase in pensions for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees is anticipated to alleviate financial burdens and provide added support to those who have contributed to society and the workforce throughout their lives.
