Turkey’s standard civil-service overtime rate set to rise 20% in 2027

A 2027 budget bill proposal would raise Turkey’s standard civil-service overtime rate from 16.55 to 19.85 lira an hour starting January 1.

The increase is about 20%, and applies to the standard hourly rate for Turkish government workers.

Some roles would have different rates: eligible education ministry administrative staff could receive 33.85 lira an hour, subject to a monthly cap of 100 hours.

Other listed groups, including certain office and drivers’ staff, would receive 21.15 lira an hour, with monthly limits.

These payments are extra compensation for hours worked beyond regular schedules, although some public employees receive time off instead.

The proposal also raises domestic travel allowances for civil servants and senior officials, with amounts varying by position.

The new rates are due to take effect on January 1, 2027, under the budget proposal.