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As of the start of this year, minimum wage in Turkey is ahead of inflation.

In other words, workers at minimum wage are making more in dollar terms today than they made in dollar terms in previous years.

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That doesn't say much without knowing how many people earn it. In my country, only about 4% of employees get minimal wage (because it's pretty low). What's the situation for the median worker?

A LOT of people in Turkey earn minimum wage. 50% ~ 75% of all workers.

And also a substantial amount of people who earn less than that under various legal and illegal schemes.

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