Minimum wage in Northern Cyprus

As of January 1, 2025, the decision to increase the minimum wage to 43,469 Turkish lira has come into effect.

Before or after taxes?

As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus is 43,469 Turkish lira before all taxes. This amounts to 10,031.30 TL per week, 2,006.26 TL per working day, or 250.78 TL per hour.

The new minimum wage was increased for the first time in 2025. The Minimum Wage Determination Commission finally approved it on January 30, and it was applied retroactively from January 1.

After all taxes are deducted, an employee must receive at least 37,818 Turkish lira in hand.

How has the minimum wage changed recently?

• As of January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus was 13,563 Turkish lira (before all deductions). After taxes, employees received at least 11,800 lira.
• As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus was set at 18,103 Turkish lira before all taxes. After deductions, employees received at least 15,750 Turkish lira.
• As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus, according to the published decision, was 27,587 Turkish lira before all taxes. Employees received at least 24,000 Turkish lira (34,430 Turkish lira for public servants).
• As of May 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus was raised for the second time in the year to 33,926 Turkish lira gross. After taxes, the minimum take-home pay was 29,520 Turkish lira.
• As of September 1, 2024, the decision to increase the minimum wage for the third time in the year came into effect, raising it to 40,436 Turkish lira before all taxes.

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