Minimum Wage and Insurance Premiums
As of 2025, the costs associated with employing foreign workers in Turkey have been reshaped by the new minimum wage increase and changes to insurance premiums. For employers looking to hire foreign workers, these changes represent a significant cost item. So, what is the minimum wage in 2025, and by how much have social security contributions increased? In this article, we will take a detailed look at the costs employers will face when hiring foreign workers.
What Will the Gross Minimum Wage Be in 2025?
The gross minimum wage in Turkey for 2025 has been set at 26,005.50 TL. This figure serves as the basis for calculating the salaries of foreign workers. Foreign workers’ salaries must be above the minimum wage and may vary depending on the sector and position in which they work.
The Cost of Foreign Workers to Employers
- Gross Minimum Wage: 26,005.50 TL
- Insurance Premium: 8,321.76 TL
- Total Employer Cost (for a Foreign Worker Earning the Minimum Wage): 30,621.48 TL
This represents the total monthly cost to the employer for a foreign worker earning the minimum wage. Provided that insurance premiums are paid regularly, employers should take this amount into account each month.
Insurance Premiums and Employer Costs
- Salary
- Insurance Premium
- 25,000 TL 8,000 TL
- 30,000 TL 9,600 TL
- 35,000 TL 11,200 TL
- 40,000 TL 12,800 TL
- 45,000 TL 14,400 TL
- 50,000 TL 16,000 TL
- 55,000 TL 17,600 TL
- 60,000 TL 19,200 TL
- 65,000 TL 20,800 TL
- 70,000 TL 22,400 TL
- 75,000 TL 24,000 TL
- 80,000 TL 25,600 TL
- 85,000 TL 27,200 TL
- 90,000 TL 28,800 TL
- 95,000 TL 30,400 TL
- 100,000 TL 32,000 TL
Cost Planning for Foreign Employees
For employers planning to hire foreign workers, 2025 will require careful cost planning. Along with the increase in the minimum wage, social security contributions also directly impact employers’ budgets. Therefore, it is important for employers seeking to hire foreign workers to take both wages and social security contributions into account when calculating costs.
As of 2025, the costs of employing foreign workers in Turkey have increased significantly due to the increase in the minimum wage and changes in insurance premiums. Accurately calculating the costs of employing foreign workers and planning budgets accordingly will help employers avoid potential surprises. Employers considering hiring foreign workers can develop effective cost management strategies by carefully calculating salaries and premiums.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gross minimum wage for 2025?
As of 2025, the gross minimum wage in Turkey has been set at 26,005.50 TL. This figure serves as the basis for calculating the salaries of foreign workers.
How much do foreign workers cost an employer?
The total monthly cost of foreign workers to the employer, including the gross minimum wage and insurance premiums, is 30,621.48 TL. This cost applies provided that insurance premiums are paid on a regular basis.
How much did insurance premiums increase in 2025?
In 2025, insurance premiums, when calculated based on the gross minimum wage, have been set at 8,321.76 TL. This amount is a significant cost factor that employers must take into account when hiring foreign workers.
Should foreign workers' salaries be above the minimum wage?
Yes, the salaries of foreign workers must be above the minimum wage. These salaries, which vary depending on the sector and position in which they work, are a significant factor affecting employers' costs.