The latest status of the minimum wage increase is being closely monitored by millions of minimum wage workers. Last year in January, the minimum wage was increased by 49.11%, leading to speculation on the percentage by which it will be increased in the new year. Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, announced the date of the first meeting regarding the 2025 minimum wage increase. So, how much will the 2025 minimum wage be and what percentage will it increase by? Here are the latest updates on the minimum wage increase agenda for 2025.

The latest news on how much the 2025 minimum wage increase will be is being researched by citizens. Just like every year, the new minimum wage increase will be determined in the early days of January 2025. Millions of employees are starting to wonder about the date of the first meeting regarding the 2025 minimum wage increase. So, how much will the 2025 minimum wage be and what percentage will it increase by? Here are possible scenarios for the January increase.

The amount of the minimum wage increase is eagerly anticipated by millions of workers. In January 2024, the minimum wage increased by 49.11% to reach 17,002 lira. Minister Işıkhan, in statements ahead of the new minimum wage increase, expressed that a figure would be determined with the principle of not burdening the public with inflation.

Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, answered questions regarding the 2025 minimum wage increase. Işıkhan stated that they will start the wage increase marathon in December and determine the minimum wage for 2025. Accordingly, the first meeting regarding the 2025 minimum wage increase will be held in December.

The minimum wage was raised to a net of 17,002 lira with a 49.11% increase in January. The net and gross amounts based on the upcoming minimum wage increases are as follows: