23.06.2023/66

With the decision of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, the gross minimum wage for the second half of 2023 was set at 13,414.50 TL and the net minimum wage at 11,402.32 TL. Accordingly, the minimum wage increased by 34.04% compared to the first half of 2023.

Below is a comparative analysis of the new minimum wage, taxes and other liabilities calculated on the minimum wage, and the cost of the minimum wage to the employer:

January – June 2023 (TL) July – December 2023 (TL) Increase Amount (TL) Increase Percentage (%)
Gross Minimum Wage 10,008.00 13,414.50 34.04
SGK Employee Premium (14%) 1,401.12 1,878.03 34.04
SGK Employee Unemployment Premium (1%) 100.08 134.15 34.04
Total Deductions 1,501.20 2,012.18 34.04
Net Minimum Wage 8,506.80 11,402.32 34.04
Employer Cost (TL/Month)
Gross Minimum Wage 10,008.00 13,414.50 3,406.50 34.04
SGK Employer Premium (15.5%) 1,551.24 2,079.25 528.01 34.04
SGK Employer Unemployment Premium (2%) 200.16 268.29 68.13 34.04
Total Employer Cost 11,759.40 15,762.04 4,002.64 34.04

Note: Income tax and stamp duty are not calculated as they are exempt from the minimum wage.

For employers who meet the necessary conditions, the employer’s share of the SSI premium is 15.5%. A 5-point discount has been applied.

Sincerely,

BİLGENER

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