Employer cost in Türkiye at different salaries
| Salary level | Gross salary | Employer SSC | Total employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67% of AW | 558,191 TRY | 18.5% | 661,567 TRY |
| 100% of AW | 833,120 TRY | 18.5% | 987,414 TRY |
| 167% of AW | 1,391,311 TRY | 18.5% | 1,648,982 TRY |
Worked example
The OECD average wage in Türkiye for 2025 is 833,120 TRY (about $54,702 in US-dollar purchasing power). On top of that salary the employer pays social security contributions of 18.5%, or 154,294 TRY. That brings the statutory total to 987,414 TRY a year (82,285 TRY a month), or 475 TRY per hour at 2,080 hours. In 2024 the rate at the average wage was 17.8%, so it rose. The rate stays at about 18.5% even at 167% of the average wage, so it scales with pay.
Türkiye ranks #16 of 38 OECD countries for employer contributions at the average wage (OECD average: 16.6%).
Sources: OECD Taxing Wages 2025, comparative indicators (single worker, no children; average wage as defined by the OECD for each country) and OECD, Non-tax compulsory payments as an additional burden on labour income in 2025 (Tables 5 and 6) for mandatory pension and insurance payments that are not classed as taxes, such as Australian superannuation. Model estimates: voluntary benefits, local caps and sector-specific schemes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an employee cost in Türkiye?
At the OECD average wage of 833,120 TRY, about 987,414 TRY a year including 18.5% employer social security (2025).
What are employer social security contributions in Türkiye?
About 18.5% of gross pay at the average wage, 18.5% at 67% and 18.5% at 167% of it (OECD model).