Minimum wage in Northern Cyprus

From May 1, 2024, the decision to increase the minimum wage to 34,070 Turkish lira came into force.

Before or after tax deductions?

From May 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus is 34,070 Turkish lira before all tax deductions.

The new minimum wage was only agreed upon on the third attempt at a meeting of the Commission for Determining the Minimum Wage, after which it was published in the "Official Gazette." The increase amounted to 23.5%.

After all tax deductions, the employee should receive at least 29,640 Turkish lira. This equates to 7,862.30 TL weekly, 1,572.46 TL per working day, or 196.55 TL per hour.

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 all tax deductions, employees received at least 11,800 lira.
• As of July 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus was 18,103 Turkish lira before all tax deductions. After all tax deductions, the employee 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 tax deductions. Employees received at least 24,000 Turkish lira (34,430 Turkish lira for civil servants).

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