Employee Guide 2024 Turkey
As we head into 2024, changes in tax regulations and financial thresholds impact not only businesses but also employees.
While companies often focus on new legal adjustments, employees may feel left out when it comes to understanding how these changes affect their earnings.
1. Income Tax Brackets for Employees in 2024
Starting in 2024, income tax brackets for employees have been revised. If you have negotiated your salary on a gross basis, these changes directly affect how much income tax is deducted from your salary each month. Here’s how the income tax brackets are structured for 2024:
| Income Range | Tax Rate | Example Calculation |
| Up to 110,000 TL | 15% | Example: If your income is 100,000 TL, you’ll pay 15% tax, which is 15,000 TL. |
| 110,001 - 230,000 TL | 20% on the excess over 110,000 TL | Example: For an income of 200,000 TL, the tax is 16,500 TL + 20% on the amount over 110,000 TL. |
| 230,001 - 870,000 TL | 27% on the excess over 230,000 TL | Example: 40,500 TL base, plus 27% on income exceeding 230,000 TL. |
| 870,001 - 3,000,000 TL | 35% on the excess over 870,000 TL | Base 213,300 TL + 35% for the rest. |
| Above 3,000,000 TL | 40% on the excess | 958,800 TL base + 40% on the excess over 3,000,000 TL. |
2. Severance Pay Cap for Employees in 2024
Employees who have worked for at least one year are entitled to severance pay upon termination, based on their gross salary. However, there is a maximum amount that can be paid in severance. For 2024, the cap is as follows:
| Category | Gross Amount (TL) | Net Amount (TL) |
| Severance Pay Cap | 35,058.58 TL | 34,792.49 TL |
3. Minimum Wage and SGK Cap in 2024
The Turkish government has set new thresholds for the minimum wage and Social Security (SGK) ceiling for 2024. These figures are crucial for understanding your benefits and deductions.
| Category | 2024 Value |
| Net Minimum Wage | 17,002.12 TL |
| Gross Minimum Wage | 20,002.12 TL |
| SGK Ceiling | 150,018.90 TL |
4. Daily Meal Allowance Exempt from Income Tax in 2024
Employers can provide meal allowances to employees that are exempt from income tax, as long as the payment does not exceed a certain threshold. For 2024, the tax-exempt daily meal allowance is set as follows:
| Meal Allowance Type | Daily Exemption Limit |
| Cash/Card Meal Allowance | 170 TL |
5. Daily Transportation Allowance Exempt from Income Tax in 2024
If your employer provides transportation benefits, these too can be exempt from tax, up to certain limits.
| Transportation Benefit Type | Daily Exemption (KDV Excluded) | Daily Exemption (KDV Included) |
| Transportation Allowance | 88 TL | 103.84 TL |
6. Do You Need to File an Income Tax Return in 2024?
Some employees will need to file an income tax return in 2024 based on their 2023 income. The criteria for filing are as follows:
| Situation | Criteria |
| 2023 Income Exceeds | 1,900,000 TL |
| Earned More Than 150,000 TL from One Employer | Required to file |
| Multiple Employment or Director's Fees Received | Required to file |
7. Annual Leave Entitlements for Employees in 2024
Employee annual leave entitlements in Turkey are based on the number of years worked. Here’s a summary of the minimum leave periods:
| Employment Duration | Annual Leave |
| 1-5 years (including 5) | 14 days |
| 5-15 years | 20 days |
| 15+ years | 26 days |
8. Maternity Pay and Leave in 2024
For employees who are expecting, here’s what you need to know about maternity pay and leave in 2024:
| Benefit Type | Amount |
| Daily Maternity Pay | 444.44 TL |
| Monthly Maternity Pay | 13,333.33 TL |
| Total Leave Period | 16 weeks (8 weeks pre-birth, 8 weeks post-birth) |
9. Key Dates for Filing and Paying Taxes in 2024
If you are required to file an income tax return, make sure to mark your calendar for these key dates:
| Deadline | Action |
| March 31, 2024 | File Income Tax Return |
| March & July 2024 | Pay Taxes (if applicable) |
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