This salary calculator, provided by Hesapstan, helps users in Turkey understand the difference between gross salary and net salary, and how payroll deductions may affect the amount actually paid to the employee.
What does this salary calculator do?
The calculator estimates net salary from gross salary, or gross salary from a net salary amount. It is useful when reviewing a job offer, planning payroll, or trying to understand how Turkish salary deductions work.
In Turkey, job offers and payroll documents often use the terms brüt maaş and net maaş. Gross salary is the amount before deductions. Net salary is the amount the employee receives after deductions.
- Estimate net salary from gross salary
- Estimate gross salary from a net salary offer
- Understand basic SGK and unemployment insurance deductions
- Compare salary offers in Turkey
- Separate employee net pay from employer cost
This calculator is for informational purposes only. Official payroll, SGK records, employment contracts, cumulative income tax base and individual exemptions may change the result.
Gross salary vs net salary in Turkey
Gross salary is the salary before payroll deductions. Net salary is the amount paid to the employee after deductions.
This distinction matters because a gross salary offer may look higher than the amount actually received. For a realistic comparison, gross salary, net salary and employer cost should be considered separately.
- Gross salary: salary before deductions
- Net salary: salary after deductions
- Payroll: the document showing salary, deductions and payment details
- Employer cost: the total cost to the employer, usually higher than gross salary
Which deductions affect salary in Turkey?
A Turkish payroll calculation may include employee SGK premium, employee unemployment insurance premium, income tax and stamp tax. Minimum wage-related exemptions and cumulative tax base can also affect the final net salary.
- SGK employee premium: the employee social security contribution
- Unemployment insurance employee premium: employee contribution for unemployment insurance
- Income tax: tax calculated on wage income according to applicable rules
- Stamp tax: a payroll-related tax item that may affect salary calculations
- Exemptions: minimum wage-related exemptions may reduce some tax effects
Official Turkish sources show the 2026 gross minimum wage as 33,030.00 TRY and the net minimum wage as 28,075.50 TRY. These figures were checked at the last review date, but official sources should be verified before formal use.
How to use the salary calculator
- Choose the calculation direction: gross to net or net to gross.
- Enter the salary amount.
- Check the year or available options if shown.
- Run the calculation.
- Use the result as an estimate, not as an official payroll document.
If you already know the gross salary, use the Gross to Net Salary Calculator. If you have a net salary offer and want to estimate the gross amount, use the Net to Gross Salary Calculator.
Common salary calculation mistakes
- Confusing net salary with employer cost
- Assuming gross salary is the amount paid into the bank account
- Ignoring cumulative income tax base during the year
- Forgetting that minimum wage-related exemptions may affect the result
- Treating bonuses, meal allowance, transport allowance or commissions as fixed salary without checking payroll treatment
- Using an online estimate as an official document
If the salary includes bonuses, commissions, side benefits, unpaid leave, missing workdays or mid-year raises, the actual payroll result may differ from a standard estimate.
When should you use other salary tools?
This general salary calculator is a starting point. For more specific questions, a dedicated payroll calculator is usually clearer.
- Use Gross to Net if the offer is given as gross salary.
- Use Net to Gross if the agreement is based on net salary.
- Use Minimum Wage Calculator for 2026 minimum wage, net, gross and employer cost.
- Use Overtime Pay Calculator for additional work hours.
- Use Severance Pay and Notice Pay calculators for employment termination questions.
Limits of the calculation
Salary calculation in Turkey depends on several variables. There is no single result that fits every employee in every month.
Employment contract terms, SGK status, cumulative tax base, bonuses, allowances, exemptions and special legal situations may change the result. For formal payroll, employment disputes or legal decisions, check official documents or consult a professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this salary calculator an official payroll result?
No. It is an informational estimate. Official payroll, SGK records, employment contracts, cumulative income tax and exemptions may change the result.
What is the difference between gross and net salary in Turkey?
Gross salary is the amount before payroll deductions. Net salary is the amount paid to the employee after deductions.
How do I know how much salary will be paid into my account?
The amount paid into the bank account is the net salary. The calculator can estimate it, but the final figure should be checked on the official payroll document.
Does the calculator consider the 2026 minimum wage in Turkey?
The content and references use the official 2026 minimum wage context available at the review date. For formal decisions, official sources should still be checked.
Can I calculate gross salary from net salary?
Yes, it can be estimated, but net-to-gross calculation is more sensitive because tax base, exemptions and payroll details may affect the result.