Turkey sets July wage hike for civil servants and retirees amid inflation

The Turkish government is expected to announce a July 2026 salary increase for public employees and pensioners. Based on inflation forecasts, the raise will add roughly 13.9 % to 14.9 % to wages. The lowest pension, currently 20,000 TL, could rise to between 23,600 TL and 23,700 TL, while the minimum civil‑servant salary, about 61,000 TL now, may reach 70,500 TL‑71,100 TL.

Approximately 22 million people are affected – 16 million retirees and about 5.4 million active civil servants. The increase will combine a statutory 7 % collective‑bargaining raise with an inflation‑difference component that depends on the June CPI, projected at 1.36 % to 2.25 %. SGK inspector İsa Karakaş said there is no preparation for an extra “seyyanen” (ad‑hoc) raise, confirming that the July adjustment will follow the agreed formula.

Analysts note that while the increase aims to offset recent price surges, many workers consider it insufficient to preserve purchasing power.