Turkey prepares July 2026 pension and civil‑servant salary hikes

Economists and SGK officials expect July 2026 wage adjustments for retirees and public‑sector workers to follow the first‑five‑months’ inflation data. Social Security Adviser Murat Bal projects a 16.6 % increase for SSK and Bağ‑Kur pensioners, rising to 18.5‑20 % once June inflation is added. For civil‑servant retirees the raise is forecast at 15‑17 %, with a possible total of 16‑18 % if six‑month inflation hits the upper band.

SGK senior specialist İsa Karakaş estimates the collective‑bargaining increase for active civil servants at roughly 14 %, noting no additional “seyyanen” (extra) payment is planned. The lowest civil‑servant pension could reach about 31,800 TL, while the minimum pension floor is expected to be set between 23,000‑24,000 TL. Final rates will be confirmed after the June inflation report is released and the measures are debated in the Turkish Parliament.

The proposals are aimed at protecting real incomes against high inflation, but analysts warn that the increases may still lag official CPI figures.