Severance & Notice Pay Calculator (2026)
Estimate severance and notice pay from your gross salary and length of service, using the 2026 severance cap.
Severance & Notice Pay
The severance pay ceiling is applied.
* Results are estimates based on 2026 data.
These tools provide estimates and do not replace official calculations. Please contact us for definitive amounts.
In short
Severance pay is calculated as 30 days of the employee's all-inclusive gross wage for each full year of service, with partial years pro-rated. For 1 July – 31 December 2026 the severance ceiling is TRY 73,729.87; where the gross wage exceeds it, the ceiling is used. Only stamp tax is withheld from severance pay.
How the calculation works
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Determine the length of service | The period between the start and end dates is expressed in years, months and days. As a rule at least one year of service is required to qualify. |
| 2. Find the all-inclusive gross wage | Recurring benefits such as transport, meals and bonuses are added to the bare gross wage on a monthly basis. |
| 3. Compare against the ceiling | If the all-inclusive gross wage exceeds the ceiling for the period, the ceiling amount is used instead. |
| 4. Apply 30 days per full year | Multiply full years by 30 days of wage, then pro-rate the remaining months and days. |
| 5. Deduct stamp tax | Severance pay is exempt from income tax; only stamp tax is withheld. |
About this tool
Severance pay is owed to an employee with at least one year of service when the contract ends for reasons listed in the law. It is based on 30 days of gross wage per full year of service. For the second half of 2026 (1 July – 31 December) the severance cap is ₺64,948.77 gross; for higher earners the calculation uses the cap.
Notice pay arises when a dismissal is made without the statutory notice period. The period depends on service: 2 weeks up to 6 months, 4 weeks for 6 months–1.5 years, 6 weeks for 1.5–3 years, and 8 weeks beyond 3 years. The tool sets the notice period and amount automatically from the service length you enter.
Only stamp tax is withheld from severance — no income tax or SGK. Notice pay, however, is subject to income tax. This tool returns gross figures; consult your accountant for net amounts, the type of termination and entitlements.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is severance pay calculated?
- For each full year of service, 30 days of the last gross wage is taken; partial years are added proportionally. If gross wage exceeds the cap, the calculation uses the cap (2026 H2: ₺64,948.77).
- How long must you work to be entitled to severance?
- At least 1 year (365 days) with the same employer, and the contract must end for a reason that entitles the worker to severance (e.g. employer termination, justified resignation, retirement, military service, marriage).
- How long is the notice period?
- By length of service: 2 weeks up to 6 months, 4 weeks for 6 months–1.5 years, 6 weeks for 1.5–3 years, 8 weeks beyond 3 years. If no notice is given, the corresponding wage is paid as notice compensation.
- Is severance pay taxed?
- Only stamp tax is withheld from severance — no income tax or SGK premium. Notice pay is subject to income tax.