Wages in Turkey increased to 23789 TRY/Month in 2023 from 8971 TRY/Month in 2022. This dataset provides - Turkey Industry Wage Index - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In Turkey, the average annual income was recorded at higher values in the case of men than women each year from 2008 to 2023. However, the gender pay gap fluctuated over time and has been widening from 2022. In 2023, men earned over ******* Turkish lira on average, whereas women made nearly ****** Turkish lira. That indicated a **-percent pay gap between men and women in the country. Average income varies significantly depending on education level With high inflation leading to soaring prices and a decline in purchasing power within the country, the Minimum Wage Determination Commission, established by the Turkish government, has taken steps to regulate the minimum wage. As of 2024, the minimum wage was adjusted to ****** Turkish lira (***** U.S. dollars as of September 30, 2024), more than doubling compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, education levels continue to play a crucial role in income disparities in Turkey. Individuals with higher education degrees consistently earned the highest average annual income, reaching nearly ******* Turkish lira in 2023.  In contrast, illiterate individuals earned about ****** Turkish lira on average. Labor force participation and economic inactivity The average labor force participation rate in Turkey reached **** percent in 2023, with considerable regional variations. That year, Ardahan recorded the highest rate at **** percent, while Siirt had the lowest at **** percent. At the same time, there were a significant number of Turkish people who were not in the workforce in 2023. Over **** million people did not work that year due to being housewives, and nearly *** million were absent due to disability, old age, or illness.

The monthly net minimum wage in Turkey doubled in 2024 compared to the amount in 2023, reaching ****** Turkish lira. This equaled approximately *** euros according to the exchange rate on April 29, 2024. Labor market dynamics: increasing participation rate The increase in Turkey's monthly net minimum wage aligns with the country's labor force participation rate, which reached a peak of ***** percent in 2022. Furthermore, in 2023, the country experienced a notable decrease in the youth unemployment rate, recording one of the lowest figures in the past twenty years. This surge in labor participation and youth employment indicates a growing pool of economically active individuals, potentially influenced by the substantial rise in the minimum wage. Shifts in sectoral employment Turkey underwent a significant transformation in sectoral employment over the last decade. From 2014 to 2023, both the agricultural and the construction sector experienced a constant decline in employment figures. Meanwhile, the service sector reached a peak level of employment as of 2023. That year, the service sector occupied the highest share of total employment, accounting for nearly ** percent. This reflects the ongoing structural changes in the Turkish economy, where the service sector has emerged as the largest employer.

Key information about Turkey Household Income per Capita

• Turkey Annual Household Income per Capita reached 2,382.158 USD in Dec 2023, compared with the previous value of 1,847.728 USD in Dec 2022.
• Turkey Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2007 to Dec 2023, with an averaged value of 3,670.941 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,134.509 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 1,847.728 USD in Dec 2022.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Turkey grew 11.219 % YoY in Dec 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Household Income, Population and Number of Households and converts it into USD. Turkish Statistical Institute provides Household Income in local currency, Population and Number of Households. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Income covers Household Disposable Income only.

In Turkey, the average annual income increased year-over-year for people with all levels of education. Each year, individuals with higher education degrees earned the highest average annual income, reaching nearly ******* Turkish lira in 2023. Comparatively, illiterate Turks recorded slightly higher than a quarter of that income, totaling about ****** Turkish lira on average.

Wages in Manufacturing in Turkey increased to 915.49 points in the first quarter of 2025 from 772.33 points in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Gross Wages in Manufacturing Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Turkey Minimum Wage: Daily: Below Age 16 data was reported at 67.650 TRY in Jul 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 67.650 TRY for Jan 2018. Turkey Minimum Wage: Daily: Below Age 16 data is updated semiannually, averaging 19.275 TRY from Jan 2000 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 38 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.650 TRY in Jul 2018 and a record low of 3.120 TRY in Jan 2000. Turkey Minimum Wage: Daily: Below Age 16 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.G044: Minimum Wage.

The average monthly wages of permanent agricultural workers in Turkey followed an upward trend from 2010 to 2023. The figures peaked at over **** thousand Turkish liras in 2023. However, there was a clear discrepancy between the amount earned by female workers compared to male workers.

Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Clerks and Support Service Workers data was reported at 23,812.000 TRY in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,576.000 TRY for 2015. Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Clerks and Support Service Workers data is updated yearly, averaging 21,266.410 TRY from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23,812.000 TRY in 2016 and a record low of 16,613.710 TRY in 2012. Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Clerks and Support Service Workers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.H032: Average Annual Primary Job Income: by Employment Type.

The average daily wages of seasonal agricultural workers in Turkey steadily increased from 2010 to 2023. The figures peaked at *** Turkish lira in 2023. Information of male workers may be found here. And information on female workers is shown in this statistic.

Turkey Wage & Salary Index data was reported at 162.117 2015=100 in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 157.060 2015=100 for Jun 2018. Turkey Wage & Salary Index data is updated quarterly, averaging 77.840 2015=100 from Mar 2009 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 39 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 162.117 2015=100 in Sep 2018 and a record low of 35.069 2015=100 in Mar 2009. Turkey Wage & Salary Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.G045: Gross Wage and Salary Index: NACE Rev 2: 2015=100.

The average daily wages of female seasonal agricultural workers in Turkey followed an upward trend from 2010 to 2023. The figures peaked at *** Turkish liras in 2023. This was *** Turkish liras more than the average daily wages of seasonal female workers in 2010, but still ** Turkish liras less than the amount earned by men working in the field.

Turkey TR: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data was reported at 17.800 % in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.300 % for 2020. Turkey TR: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data is updated yearly, averaging 17.400 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2021, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.800 % in 2021 and a record low of 17.300 % in 2020. Turkey TR: Proportion of People Living Below 50 Percent Of Median Income: % data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. The percentage of people in the population who live in households whose per capita income or consumption is below half of the median income or consumption per capita. The median is measured at 2017 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) using the Poverty and Inequality Platform (http://www.pip.worldbank.org). For some countries, medians are not reported due to grouped and/or confidential data. The reference year is the year in which the underlying household survey data was collected. In cases for which the data collection period bridged two calendar years, the first year in which data were collected is reported.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org.;;The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than 2000 household surveys across 169 countries. See the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) for details (www.pip.worldbank.org).

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Turkey was reported at 3.78 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Turkey - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

This statistic displays the average monthly wages of permanent male agricultural workers in Turkey from 2010 to 2023. In between respective years, figures showed a steady increase, amounting to over ** thousand Turkish liras in 2018. This was ***** Turkish lira more compared to the waged earned by female workers in the same year.

Turkey Annual Disposable Income: Avg: Household (HH) data was reported at 46,131.470 TRY in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,398.700 TRY for 2016. Turkey Annual Disposable Income: Avg: Household (HH) data is updated yearly, averaging 25,460.000 TRY from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46,131.470 TRY in 2017 and a record low of 15,102.000 TRY in 2006. Turkey Annual Disposable Income: Avg: Household (HH) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.H031: Average Annual Household Disposable Income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Turkey. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Turkey. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Turkey, where there exist only two delineated age groups, the median household income is $98,750 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, compared to $33,750 for the 65 years and over age group.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

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Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Craft and Related Trade Workers data was reported at 18,937.000 TRY in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 16,960.000 TRY for 2015. Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Craft and Related Trade Workers data is updated yearly, averaging 14,841.940 TRY from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2016, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,937.000 TRY in 2016 and a record low of 11,822.340 TRY in 2012. Turkey Annual Income: Avg: PJ: ML: Craft and Related Trade Workers data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.H032: Average Annual Primary Job Income: by Employment Type.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the median household income in Turkey. It can be utilized to understand the trend in median household income and to analyze the income distribution in Turkey by household type, size, and across various income brackets.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

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Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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