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Net salary in Turkey
Turkey: 5 income tax brackets from 15% to 40% in 2026. The EXPATRIATION.IO calculator turns gross salary into net take-home pay using the official scale and employee social contributions.
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Tax breakdown by bracket
| Bracket | Rate | Amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 ₺ – 158,000 ₺ | 15.0% | 158,000 ₺ | 23,700 ₺ |
| 158,000 ₺ – 330,000 ₺ | 20.0% | 172,000 ₺ | 34,400 ₺ |
| Income tax | 58,100 ₺ | ||
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🇹🇷 Turkey
Turkey has 5 progressive income tax brackets for employment income, ranging from 15% to 40%. Brackets are updated annually to reflect inflation. Employee SGK (social security) contributions total 15%: pension 9%, health 5%, unemployment 1%, all capped at a monthly ceiling of approximately 110,523 TRY. Wages up to the gross minimum wage level (22,104 TRY/month) are effectively exempt from income tax.
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Tax system in Turkey
Turkey has a progressive income tax system with rates from 15% to 40% across five brackets. Bracket thresholds are adjusted annually to reflect inflation. Employee social security contributions (SGK) total 15%: pension at 9%, health at 5%, and unemployment at 1%, all capped at a monthly ceiling. Wages at the minimum wage level are effectively exempt from income tax. Istanbul and Ankara are the main economic centres, with a growing technology startup ecosystem.
Income tax scale 2026
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| ₺0 – ₺158,000 | 15% |
| ₺158,000 – ₺330,000 | 20% |
| ₺330,000 – ₺800,000 | 27% |
| ₺800,000 – ₺4,300,000 | 35% |
| ₺4,300,000 and above | 40% |
Employee social contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|
| SGK pension | 9% | ₺1,326,280 |
| SGK health insurance | 5% | ₺1,326,280 |
| Unemployment insurance | 1% | ₺1,326,280 |
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Source: gib.gov.tr · Tax year 2026 · Last updated July 2026