What Will the Salary Increase Be for Civil Servants and Pensioners After Inflation? The Numbers on the Table
Inflation data that concerns millions of retirees has been released. While the raise rates for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees have been determined, for the first time, the inflation difference for civil servants and retired civil servants has also been calculated.
What is the raise rate for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees? According to reports; starting from July, Social Security Institution (SGK) and Bağ-Kur retirees will receive raises of 3.23% for July, 2.47% for August, 2.97% for September, 2.88% for October, and 2.24% for November. Collectively, this will result in a total raise of 14.07% reflected in the salaries of SGK and Bağ-Kur retirees.
While it is expected that these rates will somewhat increase the purchasing power of retirees, economic fluctuations and inflation pressures continue to affect their daily lives. The government is trying to implement various policies to improve the quality of life.
The raise difference for civil servants and retirees has been determined. Since July, there has been significant progress for civil servants and retired civil servants. For the first time, an inflation difference has emerged and this difference has been set at a total of 10.40%. This situation may contribute positively to the salaries of civil servants and retired civil servants.
This increase is regarded as a crucial step to maintain the living standards of civil servants and retirees. Particularly in light of the recent economic challenges, the significance of this raise difference has become even more pronounced.
According to the inflation difference for the last five months, what will the minimum pension payment be? The announced inflation data also provides an answer to how it will reflect on pension payments. Accordingly, the current base salary of 12,500 TL is expected to rise to 14,321 TL when the five-month inflation rates are applied. This increase may slightly improve the living conditions of retirees.
In addition to these raise rates, retirees are trying to alleviate the burdens brought by inflation through other social supports. However, rising living costs remain one of the foremost challenges faced by retirees.
Expected changes to the lowest civil servant salary. As the year comes to an end, significant changes are also anticipated in the lowest civil servant salary. According to the data released, it is projected that the lowest civil servant salary will exceed 44,000 TL by the end of the year. This increase aims to enhance the purchasing power of civil servants.
The salary increase determined for next year is intended to strengthen the economic conditions of civil servants. The government's salary policies and inflation measures are part of long-term plans aimed at improving the quality of life for civil servants.