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ARTICLE · 01 JULY 2025

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What Is Minimum Wage? How Much Is The Minimum Wage In Türkiye (2025)?

One of the fundamental concepts forming the basis of working life is undoubtedly the minimum wage. This critical regulation, which falls within the scope of Labor Law, directly affects employees, employers, and the overall economic balance.

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One of the fundamental concepts forming the basis of working life is undoubtedly the minimum wage. This critical regulation, which falls within the scope of Labor Law, directly affects employees, employers, and the overall economic balance. That is why, at the end of each year, all eyes turn to the meetings of the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, where the following year's minimum wage is set. So, what is the minimum wage as of 2025 in Türkiye? How is this amount determined, and what are its implications for both employees and employers? In this article, we will examine all these questions in detail.

What Is Minimum Wage?

Minimum wage refers to the amount paid to workers for a standard workday and is determined at a level sufficient to meet the essential needs of the worker—such as food, housing, clothing, health, transportation, and culture—based on current prices. In other words, it is the legally mandated lowest amount that can be paid to a worker and

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