Recent developments regarding retirement salaries and civil servant raises are drawing attention. The expected increases for 2026 and 2027 are of great importance for millions of civil servants and retirees.

In the collective bargaining negotiations between civil servant unions and the government, no agreement was reached. The Public Servants Arbitration Board will determine the raises for civil servants and retirees. This situation is critical for 4.5 million civil servants and 2.5 million retired civil servants.

For the year 2026, a proposal was made for an 11% increase in the first half and a 7% increase in the second half. However, these increases may be insufficient against inflation. A similar expectation exists for the year 2027.

Ali Yalçın emphasized that the lowest civil servant salary should be above 67,000 TL as of January 2026. This is a critical threshold for maintaining the purchasing power of civil servants.

The imbalance between civil servant and retiree salaries is a major topic of discussion among public employees. Yalçın stated that this imbalance needs to be addressed.

In conclusion, 2026 and 2027 will be critical periods for civil servants and retirees. How the government and unions will navigate this process is eagerly awaited.