Turkey Salary Calculator: Gross to Net and Net to Gross
Convert gross to net or net to gross salary in Turkey with current 2026 tax parameters.
How to use
Enter your salary in Turkish Lira (TRY) into the Gross Salary field. Once you fill in January, the following months are auto-filled. Net salary appears instantly in the right column.
The information in this calculation is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or service. No guarantee is given as to the accuracy of the information. You are advised to consult a qualified expert before making any decision that could affect your company, business, financing or financial position. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage arising from the use of the information in this calculation.
This tool reflects Turkey-specific salary calculations: SGK (Social Security) employee 14%, employer 20.75%; unemployment insurance 1%/2%; income tax brackets 15%-40% (2024-2026). Minimum wage and rates change annually. Verify current rates with the Revenue Administration (Gelir İdaresi) and SGK. Informational purposes only.
How Is Gross to Net Salary Calculated in Turkey?
Gross salary is the raw wage stated in the employment contract before any tax or contribution is withheld. To arrive at net salary, the Social Security Institution (SGK) contributions, unemployment insurance, income tax and stamp tax are deducted in order. As cumulative earnings grow during the year, the income tax rate moves up, so the net amount can shift from month to month.
SGK Contribution and Unemployment Insurance Deductions
The first step in payroll is withholding 14% as the SGK employee contribution and 1% as the employee share of unemployment insurance from the gross salary. This combined 15% deduction funds the employee's pension, healthcare and unemployment benefits and is paid to the state.
Income Tax Brackets and Cumulative Tax Base
The amount remaining after SGK deductions is called the income tax base. Each month's tax base is added to the cumulative total since the start of the year. As that cumulative figure crosses each legal threshold, you move into the 15%, 20%, 27%, 35% and 40% brackets. That is why the take-home salary tends to shrink toward the end of the year even when the gross stays the same.
The Logic of Net to Gross Salary Calculation
Net to gross is the payroll calculation employers run when the deal is structured around a fixed monthly take-home figure. Because the employer guarantees the same net every month, the gross is revised upward as the employee moves into higher tax brackets to absorb the difference.
Calculating Total Employer Cost
Total employer cost is more than just the gross salary paid to the employee. On top of the gross, 15.5% SGK employer share (with the 5-point discount applied) and 2% employer unemployment insurance share are added. The total cash leaving the employer's books is therefore roughly 17.5% to 22.5% above the gross.