Key Facts: Turkey vs Bermuda Wages
- Turkey Minimum Wage
- ₺164.94/hr ($3.59 USD)
- Bermuda Minimum Wage
- $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD)
- Turkey Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ₺25,482 /mo ($555.24 USD)
- Data Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı); 2026 figure announced by Minister Vedat Işıkhan, verified via Daily Sabah (dailysabah.com) (2026-05-04), Government of Bermuda — Advancing a Fair and Sustainable Minimum Wage (2026-05-04)
Turkey
Bermuda
Updated 2026-05-04
Minimum Wage
$17.13 /hr
$17.13 USD
The minimum wage in Turkey is 79% lower than in Bermuda in USD terms, though average salaries tell a different story.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Turkey | Bermuda |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | ₺164.94 $3.59 | $17.13 $17.13 |
| Minimum wage /mo | ₺33,030 $719.70 | $2,968.87 $2,968.87 |
| Minimum wage /yr | ₺396,360 $8,636.42 | $35,630.40 $35,630.40 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | ₺25,482 /mo $555.24 | N/A/mo |
| Avg. net salary /mo | ₺20,021 /mo $436.24 | N/A/mo |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Turkey is higher.
Work Week
- Turkey
-
45 hrs/wk standard
Max 45 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 45 hours under the Labour Act (No. 4857). Can be distributed unevenly across days of the week, but no more than 11 hours/day. Overtime is limited to 270 hours/year. Overtime premium is 50%; weekend/holiday work is at 100% premium if the worker does not get a substitute rest day.
- Bermuda
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours under the Employment Act 2000.
• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)
What This Means for Workers
A minimum wage worker in Turkey earns 377% less per hour in USD terms than one in Bermuda. Standard work weeks differ: Turkey mandates 45 hours while Bermuda mandates 40 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Turkey are $162 vs $685 in Bermuda.
See this comparison from Bermuda's perspective: Bermuda vs Turkey
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the minimum wage higher in Turkey or Bermuda?
In Turkey, the minimum wage is ₺164.94/hr ($3.59 USD). In Bermuda, it is $17.13/hr ($17.13 USD). Bermuda has the higher rate by 377% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Turkey may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.
How do work hours compare between Turkey and Bermuda?
Turkey has a longer standard work week at 45 hours, compared to 40 hours in Bermuda. Workers in Turkey work 45 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Bermuda working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.