DigiKitUnemployment Benefit Calculator (Turkey)
Enter your average gross earnings for the last 4 months and your premium days to see the monthly benefit, stamp duty, net amount and payment period.
What is the unemployment benefit?
The unemployment benefit is a monthly payment made under unemployment insurance to people who lose their job through no fault or choice of their own and meet the conditions. This tool calculates your monthly benefit from your average gross earnings over the last four months, together with the deduction, the net amount and the estimated total.
The calculation rule
- Monthly benefit: 40% of average insurable earnings over the last 4 months.
- Cap: 80% of the gross minimum wage. With a 2026 gross minimum wage of 33,030 TRY the cap is 26,424 TRY.
- Deduction: only stamp duty at 0.759%.
Payment period
| Premium days in last 3 years | Payment period |
|---|---|
| 600 – 899 days | 180 days (6 months) |
| 900 – 1,079 days | 240 days (8 months) |
| 1,080 days or more | 300 days (10 months) |
Worked examples (2026)
| Average gross | 40% | Applied (gross) | Net (after stamp duty) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,030.00 | 13,212.00 | 13,212.00 | 13,111.72 |
| 50,000.00 | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 | 19,848.20 |
| 65,000.00 | 26,000.00 | 26,000.00 | 25,802.66 |
| 80,000.00 | 32,000.00 | 26,424.00 | 26,223.44 |
For someone averaging 33,030 TRY the benefit is 13,212 TRY, about 13,111.79 TRY after stamp duty. For 80,000 TRY, 40% would be 32,000 TRY, but the cap applies and the net is 26,223.44 TRY.
Eligibility conditions
- Job loss must not be by your own choice or fault.
- You must have worked under an employment contract for the 120 days before termination.
- You must have paid at least 600 days of unemployment insurance premiums in the 3 years before termination.
- You must apply to İŞKUR within 30 days of termination.
Important notes
- The cap changes when the minimum wage changes. Confirm current figures with İŞKUR.
- People who resign voluntarily generally cannot claim, though exceptions such as resignation for a justified reason exist. Ask İŞKUR about your case.
- Only stamp duty is deducted; there is no income tax or social security deduction.
- This tool gives an estimate; the official calculation and decision belong to İŞKUR.
Frequently asked questions
How is the unemployment benefit calculated?
Take the average of your monthly insurable earnings over the last four months and apply 40%. The result cannot exceed 80% of the gross minimum wage, which is 26,424 TRY in 2026. Only stamp duty (0.759%) is deducted.
For how long is it paid?
It depends on the premium days paid in the last 3 years: 600 days gives 180 days of payment, 900 days gives 240 days and 1,080 days gives 300 days.
What are the eligibility conditions?
The job loss must not be by your own choice or fault, you must have worked under an employment contract for the 120 days before termination, have paid at least 600 days of unemployment insurance premiums in the last 3 years, and apply to İŞKUR within 30 days of termination.
Is the result exact?
No, it is an estimate. After your application İŞKUR calculates from its own records; insurable earnings, eligibility and current parameters can change. Contact İŞKUR for a definitive answer.