Employer cost calculator: Türkiye 2026
What an employee really costs in Türkiye: gross salary plus mandatory employer contributions. A ₺60,000 monthly salary costs about ₺73,050 (1.22× gross).
Employer cost by salary
Employer SGK 21.75% less the 2-point 2026 Treasury incentive (5 points in manufacturing) and 2% unemployment insurance, up to the 297,270 TRY ceiling.
| Gross per month | ₺33,030 | ₺60,000 | ₺100,000 | ₺200,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGK (employer) | ₺6,523 | ₺11,850 | ₺19,750 | ₺39,500 |
| Unemployment insurance | ₺661 | ₺1,200 | ₺2,000 | ₺4,000 |
| Total employer cost | ₺40,214 | ₺73,050 | ₺121,750 | ₺243,500 |
| Cost multiplier | 1.218× | 1.218× | 1.218× | 1.218× |
| Employee take-home | ₺28,076 | ₺47,357 | ₺75,953 | ₺147,444 |
SGK employer 21.75% minus a 2-point Treasury incentive (2026: 2 points general, 5 points manufacturing via manufacturing=true; incentive=false for none), ceiling 297,270 TRY; unemployment 2%.
Employee side: Türkiye take-home pay calculator.
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How much does it cost to employ someone in Türkiye?
On top of gross pay, employers in Türkiye pay employer SGK 21.75% less the 2-point 2026 Treasury incentive (5 points in manufacturing) and 2% unemployment insurance, up to the 297,270 TRY ceiling. For a ₺60,000 monthly salary the total is about ₺73,050, or 1.22 times gross pay.
Does this include benefits or an EOR fee?
No. It covers statutory employer contributions and mandatory accruals only. Private health insurance, allowances, equipment and Employer of Record fees come on top.
Sources
- https://www.ey.com/tr_tr/insights/tax/2026-asgari-ucret
- https://www.ekonomigazetesi.com/kose-yazisi/2026-yili-asgari-ucret-sigorta-primleri-alt-ve-ust-sinirlari-69324
- https://kolayik.com/blog/2026-bordro-parametreleri
Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.