Minimum wage in Northern Cyprus

Here you will find up-to-date information about the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus and its changes over the years.

• Minimum Wage in 2025
• How the Minimum Wage Has Changed

Minimum Wage in Northern Cyprus

Since July 2025, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus has been increased to 51,202 Turkish Lira, before taxes.

After deductions for taxes and social contributions, employees receive 44,546 TL net.

Breakdown by period:

• Monthly (gross): 51,202 TL
• Monthly (net): 44,546 TL
• Weekly: 11,815.84 TL
• Daily (gross): 2,363.16 TL
• Hourly: 295.39 TL

Trends

• This is already the second increase in the minimum wage in 2025.
• The increase amounted to 17.79% compared to the previous level.

How has the minimum wage changed recently?

• From January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus was 13,563 TL (gross). Employees received at least 11,800 TL net.
• From July 1, 2023, the minimum wage was 18,103 TL (gross). Net — at least 15,750 TL.
• From January 1, 2024, the minimum wage, according to the published decision, was 27,587 TL (gross). Net — at least 24,000 TL (34,430 TL for public sector employees).
• From May 1, 2024, the minimum wage was increased a second time within the year to 33,926 TL (gross). Net — at least 29,520 TL.
• From September 1, 2024, the wage was increased for the third time in the year — to 40,436 TL (gross).
• From January 30, 2025, the minimum wage was increased a second time within the year — to 43,469 TL (gross).

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