This annual leave pay calculator, provided by Hesapstan, helps estimate the payment for unused paid annual leave days in Turkey, especially when employment ends. The result is informational and should be checked against payroll and leave records.
What is annual leave pay?
Annual leave pay refers to the monetary value of paid annual leave days that the employee has earned but not used. It most commonly becomes relevant when the employment contract ends.
The practical question is usually: “How much unused leave pay do I have?” or “How many days of annual leave am I entitled to?” This page explains both the entitlement logic and the payment calculation.
- Estimate payment for unused annual leave days
- Calculate leave pay from gross salary
- Understand annual leave entitlement by service period
- Separate annual leave pay from severance and notice pay
- Get a first estimate before payroll or legal review
The calculator estimates the amount if remaining leave days are known. The exact number of days depends on leave records, employment dates, payroll records and contract terms.
How many annual leave days are there in Turkey?
Annual paid leave entitlement in Turkey depends on the employee’s service period with the same employer. The statutory periods are minimum periods and may be increased by contract or collective agreement.
- 1 to 5 years of service, including the 5th year: at least 14 days
- More than 5 years and less than 15 years: at least 20 days
- 15 years or more: at least 26 days
- For underground workers, these periods are increased by 4 days
- Employees aged 18 or under and 50 or over cannot have annual leave below 20 days
As a general rule, paid annual leave entitlement arises after completing at least one year of service with the employer. Contract terms and special cases should be checked separately.
How is unused annual leave pay calculated?
The basic method is to calculate the daily gross wage from the latest gross monthly wage and multiply it by the number of unused annual leave days. Deductions may affect the net amount.
- Determine the number of unused annual leave days.
- Identify the latest gross monthly wage.
- Divide the gross monthly wage by 30 to estimate daily gross wage.
- Multiply daily gross wage by unused leave days.
- Consider SGK, unemployment insurance, income tax and stamp tax where applicable.
- Estimate gross and net annual leave pay.
Daily gross wage x unused leave days = gross annual leave pay. Net payment depends on applicable deductions.
Should annual leave pay be calculated from gross or net salary?
For payroll-based calculation, gross salary is the safer starting point. Net salary may give a quick personal estimate, but it can hide deductions and payroll treatment.
- Latest gross salary is the main basis.
- Daily gross wage is often calculated by dividing monthly gross wage by 30.
- Remaining leave days should be checked against official leave records.
- Net payment may differ due to deductions.
- Allowances and bonuses may require separate assessment.
To understand salary concepts, see the Salary Calculator or the Gross to Net Salary Calculator.
How to use the calculator
- Enter the latest gross monthly salary.
- Enter unused annual leave days.
- Check employment start and end dates if the calculator includes them.
- Run the calculation.
- Review estimated gross and net leave pay.
- Compare the result with leave and payroll records.
For formal claims, memory or rough estimates are not enough. Leave forms, payroll records and employer leave records should be reviewed.
Can unused leave be paid while employment continues?
The purpose of annual leave is rest. For that reason, converting annual leave into money while the employment relationship continues is generally not the right approach. Payment for unused annual leave usually becomes relevant when employment ends.
Paying money instead of allowing annual leave during ongoing employment may create labour law issues. During employment, the primary purpose is for the employee to use leave for rest.
Unused leave pay at termination
When employment ends, unused paid annual leave days may be converted into money based on the latest wage. This is separate from severance pay and notice pay.
- Remaining leave days are identified.
- Latest gross wage is used for calculation.
- Unused days are valued through daily wage.
- Deductions are reviewed separately.
- It should not be confused with severance or notice pay.
At termination, you may also need the Severance Pay Calculator, Notice Pay Calculator and Overtime Pay Calculator.
Common mistakes
- Assuming annual leave entitlement exists before completing one year
- Not checking used leave days against records
- Using net salary as if it were an official basis
- Confusing annual leave pay with severance pay
- Assuming leave can simply be converted to money during employment
- Forgetting possible deductions when estimating net pay
- Treating an online estimate as a final legal claim
If leave records are incomplete or there is a dispute at employment termination, professional review is safer because the issue is not only mathematical.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is unused annual leave pay calculated in Turkey?
The latest gross monthly wage is generally divided by 30 to find daily gross wage. That amount is multiplied by unused leave days. Net payment depends on applicable deductions.
How many annual leave days does an employee have in Turkey?
The basic minimum periods are 14 days for 1 to 5 years, 20 days for more than 5 and less than 15 years, and 26 days for 15 years or more, with some exceptions.
When is unused annual leave paid?
Payment for unused annual leave usually becomes relevant when the employment contract ends. During employment, the purpose of annual leave is rest.
Is annual leave pay calculated from net or gross salary?
For payroll and formal calculation, gross salary is the safer basis. Net salary gives only a rough estimate.
Is annual leave pay part of severance pay?
No. Unused annual leave pay is a separate employment receivable and should not be confused with severance or notice pay.