“Great Transformation” in Working Life in 2026: Everything is Changing, from Salaries to Leaves!
Türkiye, 2026 It is entering the year with revolutionary regulations that completely change the working life and social security system.. From civil servant and retiree salary increases to maternity leave periods, from compulsory second retirement “citizenship salary”The new era that concerns millions until now has officially begun.
ANKARA – With the arrival of the new year, millions of employees in Turkey, The legal calendar that will directly affect the living standards of retirees and housewives has been clarified.. 2026, It is not a year where only salary increases are discussed, a period in which social rights expand and the system is structurally transformed “year of reform” will be.
1. in salaries “January Shift”: eyes 5 in January
The first big development of the new year will be salary increases. 5 The income of millions will become clear with the inflation data to be announced in January..
Retirement Increase: The increase rate for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees %11-13 It is predicted to be in the band.
Civil Servant and Civil Servant Retired: The increase with the difference in collective agreement %17-19 It is expected to occur within.
Base Monthly Adjustment: 16.881 The minimum pension of TL, by legal regulation 19.000 Withdrawal to the TL border is on the agenda.
2. Good News for Parents: During Leave Periods “Revolution”
For working mothers and fathers 2026 year sees historic improvements:
Maternity Leave: Currently available 16 Total duration of maternity leave in weeks 24 is being released next week.
Fathers Are Not Forgotten: In the private sector 5 days of paternity leave, as in civil servants 10 status difference is eliminated by increasing the.
First Right to Foster Families: 3 For the first time, foster families who take care of a child under the age of 10 The right to daily special leave is granted.
3. Second Retirement (TES) Term Begins
The most radical step in working life is being taken as of the second half of 2026: Supplementary Pension System (TES).
Mandatory Participation: TES, which will replace the current automatic enrollment, will be mandatory for all employees.
Triple Financing: Not just an employee anymore, The employer will also provide premium support. The state's 30% contribution will continue. This system will pave the way for employees to receive double salaries in retirement..
4. Social State Move: “Citizenship Salary”
The Income Supplementary Family Support System, developed to protect low-income households, is being implemented in pilot regions this year..
Revenue Equalization: The salaries of citizens whose household income is below the determined limit will be supplemented by the state..
Artificial Intelligence Control: Those in need will be identified with artificial intelligence and the system will spread throughout Turkey in 2027..
5. New Costs in Pension Premiums
SSI parameters have been updated as of January 1:
Service Debt: Borrowing rate increased from 32% of the gross minimum wage to 45%. However, women with maternity debt were exempt from this increase and it was fixed at 32%..
Upper Limit Increased: SSI ceiling wage is above the minimum wage 9 by doubling 297.270 became TL.
6. Tradesmen and Housewives Await Reform
With the regulations expected to come to the Parliament within the year;
What small tradesmen need for retirement 9000 bonus day 7200 reduce to day,
It is aimed to enact critical topics such as the state providing premium support to housewives for retirement..
