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Total Continuous Service: 3 Years 9 Months 4 DaysOfficial Turkey Severance Pay Ceiling Table (Kıdem Tazminatı Tavanı 2025 - 2026)
| Fiscal Period | Severance Ceiling (Kıdem Tavanı) | Gross Minimum Wage (Brüt Asgari) | Net Minimum Wage (Net Asgari) |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2 2026 (July – December 2026) | 64,948.77 ₺ | 33,030.00 ₺ | 28,075.50 ₺ |
| H1 2026 (January – June 2026) | 53,919.68 ₺ | 33,030.00 ₺ | 28,075.50 ₺ |
| H2 2025 (July – December 2025) | 43,809.96 ₺ | 26,005.50 ₺ | 22,104.67 ₺ |
| H1 2025 (January – June 2025) | 35,058.58 ₺ | 26,005.50 ₺ | 22,104.67 ₺ |
Complete Legal Guide to Severance & Notice Pay in Turkey 2026 (Labor Law No. 4857)
Severance Pay Eligibility Requirements (Kıdem Tazminatı Şartları)
Employees in Turkey are entitled to 30 days of dressed gross salary for each full year of service if they have worked at least 1 full year (365 days) for the same employer and the contract ends via employer dismissal (outside Art. 25/II misconduct), employee resignation for just cause (Art. 24), retirement, military service, or marriage within 1 year.
Resignation for Just Cause (Haklı Nedenle Fesih - Madde 24)
Both expat and Turkish employees can terminate their contract immediately via a Notary Notice (Noter İhtarname) and claim full severance pay if the employer delays salary/overtime payments, reports lower salary to SGK than actual pay, denies statutory leave, or subjects the worker to mobbing.
Statutory Notice Periods (İhbar Süreleri - Madde 17)
Statutory notice periods depend on tenure: 2 weeks (14 days) for under 6 months, 4 weeks (28 days) for 6 months to 1.5 years, 6 weeks (42 days) for 1.5 to 3 years, and 8 weeks (56 days) for over 3 years of service.
Dressed Gross Salary (Giydirilmiş Brüt Ücret)
Severance and notice pay are calculated not just on base salary, but on "Dressed Gross Wage" which includes regular monthly food allowances, transport allowances, housing support, and recurring bonuses.
Frequently Asked Questions: Severance & Termination Pay in Turkey 2026
What is the official Severance Pay Ceiling (Kıdem Tazminatı Tavanı) in Turkey for 2026?
For the second half of 2026 (July 1 – December 31, 2026), the official severance pay ceiling in Turkey is 64,948.77 TRY per year of service, while the minimum severance per year is 33,030.00 TRY gross.
Are foreign workers in Turkey entitled to Severance Pay (Kıdem Tazminatı)?
Yes. Foreign employees working under a valid work permit in Turkey have the exact same severance, notice, and annual leave pay rights as Turkish citizens under Labor Law No. 4857.
Do I get paid for unused annual leave if I resign voluntarily?
Yes. Under Article 59 of the Turkish Labor Law, all accumulated unused annual leave days must be paid out in cash upon contract termination, regardless of whether you resigned voluntarily or were dismissed.
What taxes are deducted from Kıdem and İhbar Tazminatı?
Severance pay (Kıdem Tazminatı) is exempt from income tax and SGK premiums; only Stamp Tax (Damga Vergisi) of 0.759% is deducted. Notice pay (İhbar Tazminatı) is subject to both Income Tax (starting at 15%) and Stamp Tax (0.759%).