Employees pay 14% and employers 20.75%, reducible by 4 points to 16.75% if conditions are met and 5% in manufacturing.

The monthly salary floor is TRY 33,030 and the ceiling TRY 297,270.

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Turkish social security premiums in 2026 are 14% for employees and 20.75% for employers, with a monthly ceiling of TRY 297,270.

VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourcePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Turkey, Individual, Other taxesLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Employees pay 14% and employers 20.75%, reducible by 4 points to 16.75% if conditions are met and 5% in manufacturing.
The monthly salary floor is TRY 33,030 and the ceiling TRY 297,270.
Unemployment insurance is 1% employee, 2% employer and 1% state.
The unemployment earnings ceiling is also TRY 297,270 a month.

Registering with the Social Security Institution — Foreign workers must register with the Social Security Institution (SSI) after obtaining a work permit. This involves submitting required documents, such as the work permit, ID, and proof of income. The SSI will then assign a social security number and provide a unique identification number.
Employer Responsibilities — Employers in Turkey are responsible for paying social security contributions on behalf of their employees. This includes contributions to the Turkish Social Insurance Fund, which provides benefits such as old-age pensions, disability pensions, and unemployment benefits.