Expected salary increases for retirees will be announced on January 5.

With the minimum wage set at 28,075 TL, the salary increases for civil servants and retirees have become a topic of interest. The increase rates will be confirmed with the inflation data for December. These figures will determine the salary increases for retirees.

Different scenarios are on the table for salary increases for civil servants and retirees. The Central Bank's inflation forecasts directly affect salary increases. For example, if the inflation rate is 31%, the lowest retirement salary could rise to 19,242 TL.

Retirees are closely monitoring the inflation data that will determine the salary increases for the new year. According to the data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), the annual inflation rate was recorded at 33.29% in September.

The Central Bank's inflation forecasts have become a critical development that directly affects salary increases. The inflation target for 2026 has been set at 16%. This will also impact the increase in retirement salaries.