This post was most recently updated on January 6th, 2023
The average salary in Northern Cyprus is 20,000 Turkish Lira per month. Labor and Social Affairs Minister Hasan Takoy has stated that the minimum wage in Northern Cyprus would be 8,600 Turkish Lira per month.
The average is calculated from the average salary of everyone in every field. Even the millionaire’s salary is also included in the average salary. So, excepting 20,000 TR per month would be disappointing.
Today in this article, we are going to learn about the average salaries for different jobs and sectors in Northern Cyprus. These are average figures, and the actual maximum salary may be higher or lower.
Offices and Administration
Salary in offices depends upon how big the company is. In an average company, employees earn the following salaries.
| Job | Average Salary/Month |
|---|---|
| Manager | 37,000 ₺ - 100,000 ₺ |
| Auditor | 35,000 ₺ |
| Admin | 30,000 ₺ |
| Supervisor | 27,000 ₺ |
| Receptionist | 15,000 ₺ |
| Office assistant | 8,000 ₺ |
| Cleaner | 7,500 ₺ |
Hospitals and Health Care Centers
Average Salary in Northern Cyprus
| Job | Average Salary/Month |
|---|---|
| Doctor / Senior Nurse | 25,000 ₺ - 145,700 ₺ |
| Admin | 35,000 ₺ |
| Nurse | 18,000 ₺ |
| Pharmacist | 15,000 ₺ |
| Receptionist | 13,000 ₺ |
| Wardboy | 8,500 ₺ |
| Cleaner | 7,500 ₺ |
Hotel and Hospitality
| Job | Average Salary/Month |
|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | 40,000 ₺ |
| Supervisor | 30,000 ₺ |
| Chef | 28,000 ₺ |
| Sous Chef | 20,000 ₺ |
| Bartender | 18,000 ₺ |
| Hotel Receptionist | 14,000 ₺ |
| Waiter | 12,000 ₺ |
| Housekeeper | 10,000 ₺ |
| Maintenance Technician | 9,000 ₺ |
| Gardener | 9,000 ₺ |
| Cleaner | 9,000 ₺ |
Restaurants and Recreational Centers
Average Salary in Northern Cyprus
| Job | Average Salary/Month |
|---|---|
| Restaurant Manager | 30,000 ₺ |
| Chef | 25,000 ₺ |
| Sous Chef | 22,500 ₺ |
| Bartender | 15,000 ₺ |
| Receptionist | 13,000 ₺ |
| Waiter | 12,000 ₺ |
| Kitchen Helper | 9,000 ₺ |
| Cleaner | 8,500 ₺ |
Manufacturing or Industry
| Job | Average Salary/Month |
|---|---|
| Plant Manager | 50,000 ₺ |
| Manager | 44,000 ₺ |
| Supervisor | 32,000 ₺ |
| Storekeeper | 26,000 ₺ |
| Receptionist | 15,000 ₺ |
| Operator | 13,000 ₺ |
| Labor | 9,000 ₺ |
| Assistant | 8,500 ₺ |
Transportation
Average Salary in Northern Cyprus
| Job | Average Salary/Month |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Driver | 25,000 ₺ |
| Taxi Driver | 19,000 ₺ |
| Food Delivery (Bike) | 10,000 ₺ - 18,000 ₺ |
Household Worker
| Job | Average Salary/Month |
|---|---|
| Domestic Worker | 10,000 ₺ |
| Houseboy | 9,100 ₺ |
| Housemaid | 7,500 ₺ |
How much can an international student earn in North Cyprus?
International students in North Cyprus can earn somewhere between 9,000 TL to 15,000 TL per month. The basic salary per hour is around 54 TL in Northern Cyprus. If they get to work 8 hours a day, 26 days a week, they will be able to get at least 11,200 TL per month. But, international students in Northern Cyprus are only allowed to work 20 hours per week. In that case, they will only make 4,300 TL.
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