Unemployment Benefit Calculator

What is unemployment benefit?

Unemployment benefit is a monthly support paid for a limited period from the Unemployment Insurance Fund to employees who lose their job through no fault of their own and meet the statutory contribution conditions. It partially offsets loss of income during the job-search period.

Who is eligible?

• Being under an employment contract for the last 120 days before termination,
• Having paid at least 600 days of unemployment insurance premiums in the last three years,
• Termination not caused by the employee's fault,
• Applying to the employment agency within the set period.

Duration and amount

Depending on premium days, the payment period may be 180, 240 or 300 days. The monthly benefit equals 40% of the average daily gross earnings calculated from the last four months, capped at a statutory ceiling.

How is it calculated?

This tool computes 40% of the average four-month gross earnings you enter and limits it to the ceiling. Only stamp duty is deducted.

Example

For average gross earnings of 30,000 ₺, the monthly benefit is 30,000 × 0.40 = 12,000 ₺ (unless it exceeds the ceiling).

Frequently asked questions

Am I covered by health insurance while receiving it?

Yes, you remain under general health insurance during the benefit period.

Can I claim if I resign?

As a rule, those who resign are not eligible; the benefit is for jobs ending without the employee's fault.

How often is it paid?

It is paid in monthly periods.

Does starting a new job stop it?

Yes, payment stops if you start insured work during the benefit period.