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Electrical Engineer Salary in Turkey

The Turkey median is $53,650 per year, with observed city pay up to Istanbul at $38,322.

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Electrical Engineer pay in Turkey: Istanbul leads, Ankara trails

The Turkey national median for a electrical engineer is ₺2.590.000 a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ₺1.640.000 in Ankara to ₺1.850.000 in Istanbul (1.1×).

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. Common screening skills include Circuits, Signal processing, PCB, and Testing.

A modeled national band runs about ₺1.750.800–₺3.615.600 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +9% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Turkish city.

Istanbul sits -29% vs the national median; Ankara sits -37%. Relocating inside Turkey for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Turkey shows about 34.9% CPI in 2025. A electrical engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Electrical Engineer pay data in Turkey

Start with the national median (₺2.590.000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Turkey hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: ₺1.750.800 (10th) → ₺2.590.000 (median) → ₺3.615.600 (90th). Istanbul’s observed median is ₺1.850.000, with a local band about ₺1.260.000–₺2.720.000. If an offer is “at the Turkey median” but the job is in Istanbul, you may still be under local market.

National median
$53,650
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,470
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$38,322
Istanbul, TR
Hourly (national)
$25.79
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in Turkey

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Istanbul, TR$38,322
Ankara, TR$33,972

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in Turkey?
The national median is about ₺2.590.000 per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about ₺1.640.000 to ₺1.850.000.
Which Turkey city pays electrical engineers the most?
Istanbul, TR leads observed metros at about ₺1.850.000 per year (-29% vs national).
Which Turkey city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among observed cities, Ankara, TR is on the lower end at about ₺1.640.000 per year.
How many Turkey cities have electrical engineer salary data?
2 metros list observed electrical engineer percentiles in TRY on this site.
Is electrical engineer in demand in Turkey?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +9% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Turkish industry mix.