With the five-month inflation announcement, pay increases for civil servants and retirees due in January 2026 have begun to become clear. With monthly inflation increasing by 0.87 in November, the five-month salary increase rate for civil servants and Bağ-Kur retirees became clear. The net figure will be determined based on December inflation. Last month, during the 2026 budget negotiations of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, MHP's request for a rolling salary increase also attracted the attention of civil servants and retirees. So, will there be linear pay increases for civil servants and retirees?
The latest news on the agenda regarding civil service salaries and pensions in 2026 will be closely watched. Public employees and retirees, who receive collectively bargained salary increases twice a year in addition to inflation differentials, are focused on whether there will be a linear increase before increases in the new year. Following the demand for a floating wage increase, which was the subject of last month's budget negotiations, it was questioned whether a study would be conducted on the subject.
WILL PARKS AND RETIREES GET SALARY INCREASES?
During the 2026 budget negotiations of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, MHP Vice Chairman Mustafa Kalaycı asked for rolling salary increases for civil servants and retirees.
Kalaycı said, “In raising the salaries of retired employees and civil servants in January, it is appropriate to provide an additional portion of benefits within the framework of budget possibilities.” He covers his statements.
However, no work has yet been done on progressive salary increases related to civil servants and retired civil servants.
IN 2026 HOW MUCH WILL PARKS, RETIREERS BE PAID?
With the announcement of the five-month inflation gap, the salary increase for civil servants and retirees will be 17.55% as of December, while the salary increase for Bağ-Kur retirees will be 11.20%.
Pay increases for civil servants and retirees will become clearer with December inflation data due in January.
INCREASED REQUEST FROM MEMUR-SEN
Memur-Sen Chairman Ali Yalçın stated that public employers should give progressive salary increases to civil servants, which will be reflected in retirement before 2026.
In a statement on his NSosyal account, Yalçın reminded that the Turkish Institute of Statistics (TUIK) announced a November inflation rate of 0.87% and annual inflation of 31.07%.
In his statement, Yalçın said, “With these numbers, the five-month inflation rate in the second half of the year is 11.21% and the inflation difference is 5.91%. Yalçın said, “There is one month left before the salaries and wages of civil servants are updated according to inflation.” With the additional costs brought by the winter months, the gap between inflation figures and the reality of the sector is widening. “We are concerned about the salary regime applicable to employees.” he said.
Regarding the salary increase, Yalçın said, “The injustice towards 'referees' should be eliminated with a progressive salary increase that will be reflected by retirement before 2026.” he said.
