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Average Salary in Turkey

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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Published
November 3, 2026
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Updated
November 3, 2026
AVERAGE MONTHLY GROSS EARNINGS, NOVEMBER 2023

Average monthly gross earnings in Turkey were TRY 26,402 per employee in November 2023, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK). The average gross wage was TRY 23,789. Average annual gross earnings were TRY 305,784 in 2023. The minimum wage was TRY 13,414.50 then and is TRY 33,030 in 2026, so pay today is higher.

TRY 26,402 / month
Average annual gross earnings, 2023
TRY 305,784
Women, monthly earnings
TRY 25,931
Men, monthly earnings
TRY 26,638
Information and communication
TRY 54,090 / month

TÜİK measures pay in its Structure of Earnings Statistics, with November as the reference month. The latest edition covers 2023 and was published on 25 December 2024. Earnings include the gross wage plus overtime, bonuses and other payments. Turkish pay has risen fast since then: the minimum wage went from TRY 13,414.50 in late 2023 to TRY 33,030 in 2026.

Average monthly gross pay by industry in Turkey, 2023

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Industry, 2023</th><th>Average monthly gross earnings</th><th>Average monthly gross wage</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All industries</strong></td><td><strong>TRY 26,402</strong></td><td><strong>TRY 23,789</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>TRY 32,689</td><td>TRY 30,658</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>TRY 25,599</td><td>TRY 23,334</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply</td><td>TRY 39,510</td><td>TRY 33,301</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply, sewerage and waste management</td><td>TRY 32,074</td><td>TRY 28,266</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>TRY 18,910</td><td>TRY 18,259</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade</td><td>TRY 21,024</td><td>TRY 19,216</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation and storage</td><td>TRY 25,863</td><td>TRY 24,394</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>TRY 18,680</td><td>TRY 17,799</td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>TRY 54,090</td><td>TRY 50,436</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>TRY 53,805</td><td>TRY 44,512</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>TRY 19,766</td><td>TRY 18,427</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical activities</td><td>TRY 25,119</td><td>TRY 23,758</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support services</td><td>TRY 22,377</td><td>TRY 19,651</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>TRY 35,250</td><td>TRY 30,340</td></tr><tr><td>Human health and social work</td><td>TRY 39,569</td><td>TRY 32,750</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>TRY 39,082</td><td>TRY 35,121</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>TRY 19,953</td><td>TRY 19,099</td></tr></tbody></table>

Average monthly gross pay by occupation in Turkey, 2023

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Occupation, 2023</th><th>Monthly gross earnings</th><th>Monthly gross wage</th><th>Hourly gross wage</th><th>Paid hours a month</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All occupations</strong></td><td><strong>TRY 26,402</strong></td><td><strong>TRY 23,789</strong></td><td><strong>TRY 119</strong></td><td><strong>200</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Managers</td><td>TRY 54,950</td><td>TRY 48,980</td><td>TRY 251</td><td>195</td></tr><tr><td>Professionals</td><td>TRY 40,608</td><td>TRY 35,591</td><td>TRY 206</td><td>172</td></tr><tr><td>Technicians and associate professionals</td><td>TRY 30,339</td><td>TRY 27,524</td><td>TRY 138</td><td>200</td></tr><tr><td>Clerical support workers</td><td>TRY 27,183</td><td>TRY 24,133</td><td>TRY 122</td><td>197</td></tr><tr><td>Service and sales workers</td><td>TRY 19,289</td><td>TRY 17,513</td><td>TRY 83</td><td>210</td></tr><tr><td>Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers</td><td>TRY 18,885</td><td>TRY 17,247</td><td>TRY 83</td><td>207</td></tr><tr><td>Craft and related trades workers</td><td>TRY 20,438</td><td>TRY 18,910</td><td>TRY 90</td><td>210</td></tr><tr><td>Plant and machine operators and assemblers</td><td>TRY 21,527</td><td>TRY 19,593</td><td>TRY 93</td><td>211</td></tr><tr><td>Elementary occupations</td><td>TRY 18,895</td><td>TRY 17,534</td><td>TRY 86</td><td>203</td></tr></tbody></table>

How TÜİK measures pay

The average monthly gross wage was TRY 23,789 in November 2023 and average monthly gross earnings TRY 26,402. Men earned TRY 26,638 a month on average and women TRY 25,931. Employees were paid for 200 hours a month, at an average gross wage of TRY 119 an hour. By year, average gross earnings were TRY 305,784: TRY 314,242 for men and TRY 289,720 for women.

Setting pay for a hire in Turkey

Industry changes pay a lot. Information and communication averaged TRY 54,090 a month in 2023 and financial and insurance activities TRY 53,805, against TRY 18,680 in accommodation and food service. Managers averaged TRY 54,950 a month and professionals TRY 40,608. These are 2023 figures, so check current offers before you set a salary. Plan for the employer cost too: social and unemployment insurance add 23.75% on top of pay before incentives, as our guide to hiring in Turkey shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Turkey?

Average monthly gross earnings were TRY 26,402 in November 2023, according to TÜİK, and the average gross wage TRY 23,789. These are the latest official figures.

What is the average annual salary in Turkey?

Average annual gross earnings were TRY 305,784 in 2023: TRY 314,242 for men and TRY 289,720 for women.

Which industry pays the most in Turkey?

Information and communication had the highest average monthly gross earnings in November 2023 at TRY 54,090, followed by financial and insurance activities at TRY 53,805. By annual earnings, finance and insurance was highest at TRY 640,739.

How much do people in IT earn in Turkey?

Average monthly gross earnings in information and communication were TRY 54,090 in November 2023, and the average gross wage TRY 50,436.

Is the average salary higher than the minimum wage in Turkey?

In November 2023 average monthly gross earnings of TRY 26,402 were about 2 times the minimum wage of TRY 13,414.50. The minimum wage has since risen to TRY 33,030 in 2026, so the 2023 average is out of date.

Sources

  1. TÜİK, Kazanç Yapısı İstatistikleri, 2023, published 25 Dec 2024. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. ÇSGB, Asgari ücretin net hesabı ve işverene maliyeti 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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Julien founded Euro Remote Talent, which helps people in Europe find remote jobs and places European remote professionals with remote companies.

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