Turkey Sets Minimum Wage at 22,104 TL for 2025
The Minimum Wage Determination Process Comes to an End
After a series of meetings, the Minimum Wage Determination Commission has finally reached a decision on the new minimum wage for 2025. This decision directly impacts 7 million employees and the wider society as a whole.
The commission, chaired by Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan, held its fourth meeting to announce that the new minimum wage will be set at 22,104 TL. This announcement comes after a series of meetings held on December 10, December 16, and December 19.
However, Türk-İş, representing the workers in the commission, decided not to attend the meeting where the decision was made. In a statement, Türk-İş expressed their disappointment at the lack of information provided about the minimum wage proposal and emphasized the importance of setting a wage that allows workers to meet their essential needs.
Türk-İş Chairman Ergün Atalay announced the workers’ minimum wage demand as 29,583 TL, including a 45 percent increase in the minimum wage and a 20 percent welfare share. Despite their demands, no official offer has been made by the government or employers in response to Türk-İş’s proposal.
The decision on the new minimum wage has been made, but the debate continues as worker representatives push for a higher wage to ensure workers can meet their basic needs. As discussions continue, the impact of this decision on millions of workers across the country remains at the forefront of the discussion.
