What is the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus?

The minimum wage in Northern Cyprus is TRY 24,000 per month, effective 2024-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Northern Cyprus minimum wage works out to about TRY 288,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Northern Cyprus

TRY 24,000 per month

Effective 2024-01-01 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

Uses Turkish lira. Not a UN-recognized state (shares CY ISO code).

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Wage (TRY, per month)

Hours per week

Hourly: TRY 138.46
Daily: TRY 1,108
Weekly: TRY 5,538
Monthly: TRY 24,000
Annual: TRY 288,000

Roughly $700 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: TRY 138.46
Weekly (40h): TRY 5,538
Monthly: TRY 24,000
Annual: TRY 288,000

Approximately $700 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Northern Cyprus: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus?: The minimum wage in Northern Cyprus is TRY 24,000 per month, effective 2024-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Northern Cyprus minimum wage works out to about TRY 288,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Uses Turkish lira. Not a UN-recognized state (shares CY ISO code).