Wages of Foreign Employees in 2024

By January 22, 2024August 13th, 2026News1 min read

In the year 2024, the gross amount of the minimum wage has been determined as ₺20,002.50, and the net amount is ₺17,002.12. This increase has also affected the salaries of foreign workers. Starting from the next year, the salary levels of foreigners in work permit applications will be applied at the following amounts, in line with these new minimum wage levels.

Work Done/Employee’s TitleReference ValueWage Amount
For senior managers and pilots6.5 times the minimum wage130.016,25 ₺
Unit or branch managers, engineers and architects4 times the minimum wage80.010,00 ₺
People who will work in jobs that require expertise and mastery,
teachers, doctors
3 times the minimum wage60.007,50 ₺
Foreigners who will work as acrobats and similar titles in tourism-animation organization companies, and foreigners who will work as masseurs, masseuses and SPA therapists.Twice the minimum wage40.005,00 ₺
Foreigners who will work in other professions (foreigners who will work as employees, such as sales personnel, marketing, export personnel)1.5 times the minimum wage30.003,75 ₺
Foreigners to be employed in domestic servicesMinimum wage20.002,50 ₺
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