Critical Lobby Info: 2026 Minimum Wage Speculation Points To A 25 Percent Hike

Sinan Burhan Said “Information I Got From Ankara,” Shared Figures: New Minimum Wage Is Expected To Be 27,630 Lira

ANKARA, Turkey – The countdown has begun for the 2026 minimum wage figure, a negotiation marathon awaited by millions of workers. The Minimum Wage Determination Commission will convene in December to set the new year’s salary rate. Ahead of these meetings, lobby information and expert predictions have started circulating publicly.

Sinan Burhan, Editor-in-Chief of Millet Haber, shared these predictions on a TV100 program, specifically citing “information he received from Ankara.”

📈 FIGURES LEAKED FROM ANKARA LOBBY

Sinan Burhan stated that 2026 Minimum Wage Speculation centers around two primary expectations. He then revealed his own forecast:

• Predicted Range: Burhan claimed the expectation is in the 20 percent to 25 percent range.
• Calculated Net Wages: According to the calculations shared by Burhan:
  • If the increase is 20 percent, the new net wage is 26,584 Turkish Lira.
  • If the increase is 25 percent, the new net wage is 27,630 Turkish Lira.
• Lobby Expectation: Burhan stated his personal expectation and the information he received from Ankara align with the 25 percent band. He predicts the net minimum wage will be 27,630 Lira.

📝 COMMISSION AND DECISION MECHANISM

The Minimum Wage Determination Commission determines the minimum wage. It consists of 15 people: five representatives from workers, five from employers, and five from the government, as mandated by law.

• Meetings and Decision: The Commission holds its new wage talks on dates set in December. The Commission convenes with the participation of at least 10 members. They make decisions by a majority vote.
• Government’s Role: If votes are equal, the side led by the chairman secures the majority. Therefore, the appointment of the chairman by the Ministry makes this process critical.

📉 CURRENT STATUS AND EMPLOYER COST

The 2026 Minimum Wage Speculation highlights the status of current wages and employer costs against high inflation.

• Current Net Wage: The current minimum wage applied for one worker is net 22,104.67 Lira (gross 26,005.50 Lira).
• Total Employer Cost: The total cost of the minimum wage for one worker reaches 30,621.48 Lira. This cost includes the gross minimum wage, social security premiums, and employer unemployment insurance fund.

The Commission’s decision is eagerly anticipated. It directly affects both the purchasing power of workers and the employment costs for employers.