# North Cyprus Minimum Wage 2026: Net, Gross, in Euros > The TRNC minimum wage since 1 July 2026: net 61,677 TL (about €1,105), gross 70,893 TL. Hourly, daily and weekly rates, history and who sets the next one. - Canonical: https://www.kiprarent.com/en/guide/minimum-wage-north-cyprus/ - Updated: 2026-11-01 - Language: English - Publisher: Kipra Rent A Car, https://www.kiprarent.com/ ## Quick answer - **Net per month:** 61,677 TL since 1 July 2026, about €1,105 at the 30 October 2026 rate of 55.80 TL to the euro. - **Gross per month:** 70,893 TL, about €1,270 at the same rate. - **Hourly, daily, weekly:** 408.99 TL an hour, 3,271.98 TL a day, 16,359.92 TL a week. - **Latest increase:** 16.95% from 1 July 2026. January to June 2026 was net 52,738 TL, gross 60,618 TL. - **Who sets it, and when next:** The Minimum Wage Commission, in January and July every year since 2022. The next decision is expected around January 2027: an expectation, not an announcement. - **Against Türkiye:** Türkiye is net 28,075 TL throughout 2026. The TRNC net is 2.2 times that, as reported by Yeni Çağ. --- The North Cyprus minimum wage is **net 61,677 TL** a month and **gross 70,893 TL**, in force since 1 July 2026. In euros that is about **€1,105 net** and **€1,270 gross** at the 30 October 2026 rate of 55.80 TL to the euro. This page is a neutral reference for the figures and how they are set; it does not assess the wage or give employment advice. ## What is the minimum wage in North Cyprus in 2026? The TRNC minimum wage since 1 July 2026 is **70,893 TL gross** and **61,677 TL net** a month, as reported by Haberkenti, GZT and Vatan following the Minimum Wage Commission's decision. The rates by period: | Period | Amount (TL) | About (EUR) | | --------------- | -------------- | ----------- | | Hourly | **408.99** | €7.33 | | Daily | **3,271.98** | €59 | | Weekly | **16,359.92** | €293 | | Monthly, gross | **70,893** | €1,270 | | Monthly, net | **61,677** | €1,105 | The euro column uses the 30 October 2026 rate of 55.80 TL and is rounded; the hourly, daily and weekly conversions are our own arithmetic. The wage is set in lira, so the euro value moves with the exchange rate. Two readings of the table, both our own arithmetic rather than official statements. The hourly, daily and weekly rates line up with the gross figure (a week multiplied by 52 and divided by 12 gives 70,893 TL), and are consistent with an 8-hour day and a 5-day week. The gap between gross and net is **9,216 TL**; the sources used here do not itemise it. ## How has the North Cyprus minimum wage changed over time? The TRNC gross minimum wage rose from **3,440 TL** in 2020 to **70,893 TL** in July 2026, according to the history compiled by Karekod. The commission has set a new rate twice a year since 2022: | In force from | Gross (TL) | Net (TL) | | ------------- | ---------- | -------- | | 2020 | 3,440 | 2,958 | | 2021 | 4,324 | 3,769 | | January 2022 | 7,000 | 6,090 | | July 2022 | 9,885 | 8,600 | | January 2023 | 11,800 | 10,300 | | July 2023 | 15,750 | 13,869 | | January 2024 | 24,000 | 20,002 | | July 2024 | 35,180 | 30,222 | | January 2025 | 43,469 | 37,818 | | July 2025 | 51,202 | 44,546 | | January 2026 | 60,618 | 52,738 | | July 2026 | **70,893** | **61,677** | These are lira amounts, not adjusted for inflation or for the lira's exchange rate, so the growth in the table does not read across to euros or pounds. The January 2026 increase was **18.39%**, and the July 2026 increase **16.95%**. ## Who decides the TRNC minimum wage, and when is the next decision? The TRNC Minimum Wage Commission sets the rate, and the next decision is expected around January 2027 because the commission has decided in January and July every year since 2022. That date is an expectation from the pattern, not an announcement. The two 2026 decisions followed different paths: - **July 2026:** set at the commission's third meeting. According to Kıbrıs Postası, the rate was set on 16 July 2026 and is valid from 1 July 2026; a 10-day legal objection period ended with no union objection, and it took effect with Council of Ministers approval. Minister Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu said the 16.95% was based on the six-month cost-of-living rate of the same size paid to public employees. - **January 2026:** net 52,738 TL and gross 60,618 TL, decided by majority vote at the 9 January meeting, with the union side objecting. Official confirmation of any new rate lives with the [TRNC Ministry of Labour](https://csgb.gov.ct.tr/) and the Official Gazette. ## How does the TRNC minimum wage compare with Türkiye? The TRNC net minimum wage is **2.2 times** Türkiye's, according to Yeni Çağ: **61,677 TL** against **28,075 TL** in Türkiye. | 2026 monthly minimum wage | Gross (TL) | Net (TL) | | ------------------------- | ---------- | -------- | | TRNC, since 1 July 2026 | **70,893** | **61,677** | | Türkiye, throughout 2026 | **33,030** | **28,075** | Both are in the same currency, which makes the lira comparison direct. It does not adjust for prices in either place, and the TRNC figure is the rate for the second half of 2026. ## How does the North Cyprus minimum wage read against living costs? The North Cyprus minimum wage is best read next to an itemised budget rather than on its own, so this page leaves the living-cost numbers to the [monthly cost of living in North Cyprus](/en/guide/cost-of-living-north-cyprus/) guide, which lists rent, electricity, internet and groceries. One structural point from that guide matters here: the wage is set in lira while rent is mostly quoted in hard currency, so the same lira figure can sit differently against rent from one month to the next. Transport is one more line in that picture. Kipra Rent A Car, which compiled this page, is a Famagusta-based local rental company with VAT and third-party insurance included in every displayed price; its monthly tier is on the [long-term car rental in North Cyprus](/en/long-term-car-rental/) page, and the [long-term versus short-term rental comparison](/en/blog/long-term-vs-short-term-car-rental-north-cyprus/) sets out when each applies. ## Where else does the TRNC minimum wage figure matter? The TRNC minimum wage also appears to anchor other amounts, and the clearest example is traffic fines. Kıbrıs Gazetesi reported that fines were updated after the wage was published in the Official Gazette, and by our own arithmetic the [2026 traffic fines in North Cyprus](/en/guide/traffic-fines-north-cyprus/) equal round percentages of the 70,893 TL gross wage. We found no official source stating those percentages. For people relocating, the wage is one data point within a wider process: the [TRNC work permit framework](/en/guide/working-in-north-cyprus/) describes how employment of foreign workers is structured, and the [moving to North Cyprus roadmap](/en/guide/moving-to-north-cyprus/) covers the residence side. --- This page is informational and reflects the position as of November 2026. The minimum wage is revised periodically: confirm the current figure with the TRNC Ministry of Labour or the Official Gazette. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How much is the North Cyprus minimum wage in euros?** About €1,105 net and about €1,270 gross a month, using the 30 October 2026 rate of 55.80 TL to the euro. The wage itself is set in lira (net 61,677 TL, gross 70,893 TL), so the euro figure moves with the exchange rate. **When will the North Cyprus minimum wage change next?** The next decision is expected around January 2027, because the commission has set the wage in January and July every year since 2022. That is an expectation based on the pattern, not an announcement. **Is the TRNC minimum wage higher than in Türkiye?** Yes, in lira terms. As of 2026 the TRNC net is 61,677 TL against 28,075 TL in Türkiye, 2.2 times as much according to Yeni Çağ. The comparison does not adjust for living costs. ## Sources - Haberkenti: TRNC minimum wage announced, 70,893 TL: https://haberkenti.com/kktcde-yeni-asgari-ucret-aciklandi-70-bin-893-tl - GZT: TRNC net and gross minimum wage 2026: https://www.gzt.com/ekonomi/kktc-asgari-ucret-2026-son-dakika-yeni-asgari-ucret-belli-oldu-kktcde-net-ve-brut-asgari-ucret-ne-kadar-4241979 - Vatan: TRNC minimum wage for the second half of 2026: https://www.gazetevatan.com/galeri/son-dakika-kktcde-asgari-ucret-belli-oldu-kuzey-kibris-turk-cumhuriyetinde-2026-yilinin-ikinci-yarisinda-uygulanacak-asgari-ucret-2388854 - Kıbrıs Postası: minimum wage finalised, objection period and approval: https://www.kibrispostasi.com/c35-KIBRIS_HABERLERI/n609288-oguzhan-hasipoglu-yeni-asgari-ucret-kesinlesti-tesvik-paketi-yarindan-itibaren-devrede - Karekod: TRNC minimum wage history: https://www.karekod.org/blog/kktc-asgari-ucret-2026/ - Yeni Çağ: TRNC and Türkiye minimum wage compared: https://www.yenicaggazetesi.com/yeni-asgari-ucret-belli-oldu-kktc-turkiyeyi-ikiye-katladi-1052248h.htm - TRNC Ministry of Labour and Social Security: https://csgb.gov.ct.tr/ --- Kipra Rent A Car: Famagusta, North Cyprus. 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