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Türkiye Considers Interim Minimum Wage Hike Amid Inflation

1/14/2025

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Türkiye's Labor Minister, Vedat Isikhan, indicated a possible interim minimum wage increase if inflation escalates, with discussions planned for July.
The government has increased the minimum wage by 30% to TL22,104 ($630.36) for 2025 due to inflation concerns.
Isikhan anticipates inflation will decrease to 17.5% by the end of 2025, aiming to safeguard citizens' purchasing power.

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Türkiye's Labor Minister, Vedat Isikhan, indicated a possible interim minimum wage increase if inflation escalates, with discussions planned for July.
The government has increased the minimum wage by 30% to TL22,104 ($630.36) for 2025 due to inflation concerns.
Isikhan anticipates inflation will decrease to 17.5% by the end of 2025, aiming to safeguard citizens' purchasing power.