Turkey Announces Increased Pensions and Salaries for Retirees and Civil Servants Effective July 2026

Millions of Turkish retirees and civil servants are awaiting their increased pension and salary payments, which are set to be disbursed starting in July 2026. The adjustments follow the release of June inflation figures, which have finalized the new rates.

SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees will experience a 17.76% rise in their pensions. Civil servants and retired civil servants, meanwhile, will receive a combined increase of 13.52%, factoring in both collective agreement raises and inflation adjustments. The minimum pension for retirees has risen from 20,000 Turkish Lira to 23,552 Turkish Lira. For example, a retiree previously earning 25,000 Turkish Lira will now receive 29,440 Turkish Lira.

The disbursement of these increased payments will follow a specific schedule. SSK retirees under the 4A scheme will receive their adjusted salaries between July 17th and July 26th, based on the last digit of their allocation number. Bağ-Kur retirees under the 4B scheme will be paid between July 25th and July 28th, also determined by their allocation number.

The minimum pension for retired civil servants, previously 26,889 Turkish Lira, has been increased to 31,524 Turkish Lira. This includes the 13.52% raise and an additional lump-sum payment of 1,000 Turkish Lira. These retirees will also see their adjusted salaries reflected in their accounts according to the established payment calendar.