Is kıdem paid when leaving for military service?

When the contract ends for military service and general conditions (especially one year of tenure) are met, kıdem may arise.

How is the amount calculated?

Standard kıdem: packaged gross (capped) × years/days, then stamp tax. The tool below has military service pre-selected. Deep formula lives on the kıdem page.

This tool estimates kıdem. İhbar usually tracks employer-termination scenarios and may differ in your file.

Does returning to work later change prior kıdem?

A new job is assessed separately. Prior-period kıdem uses the termination-date wage and ceiling.

How does this page differ from the combined calculator?

This guide focuses on military-service eligibility and opens the form with that reason. The hub is kıdem+ihbar+leave; kıdem depth is on the kıdem page.

How do I estimate interest on unpaid kıdem?

Estimate the principal here or on the kıdem page, then use the kıdem interest calculator. This guide does not explain the interest formula.

Special-case guide

Kıdem for Military Service

Workers who leave for military service may qualify for kıdem when statutory conditions are met. Use the pre-selected military reason in the tool. Current ceiling 73.729,87 TL (Tem–Ara 2026).

Current ceiling: 73.729,87 TL
Last updated: 15 Eylül 2026

What is kıdem for military service?

When the contract ends for military service and general conditions (especially at least one year) are met, kıdem may arise.

Military service = special endingLeaving for military service often raises a kıdem claim.
With at least one year of service and a proper ending, kıdem may be due. The form pre-selects “Military service” as the reason.
İhbar is separateThis guide focuses on kıdem.
Notice pay typically tracks employer termination / notice periods. Assess ihbar separately for your file.
Same kıdem formulaNo special military multiplier.
Packaged gross, tavan, and tenure drive the standard estimate. The ceiling table is on the kıdem page.

Who qualifies?

Worker whose contract ends for military service· May qualify
Employees who leave for military service and meet general conditions (especially ≥1 year) often have a kıdem claim.
Under one year of service· Usually none
Short tenure usually does not create kıdem; the tool reflects that.
New job after service· Separate
A new employment relationship after military service is separate. Prior-period kıdem uses wage and ceiling at the earlier termination date.

Notes to keep in mind

Notice and paperwork procedures vary by workplace.
İhbar is not this guide’s focus; it usually tracks employer termination.

Results are estimates; for disputes, consult a lawyer. General conditions: kıdem conditions.

How is it calculated?

Standard kıdem: packaged gross (capped) × years/days, net after stamp tax — no military multiplier.

Formula depth: how kıdem is calculated.

How to use

Enter tenure dates
Enter start date and the date you leave for military service.
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Enter wage
Enter packaged gross monthly wage; the ceiling applies automatically.
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Reason: Military service
Leaving reason is pre-selected as military service.
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Read the result
Check net kıdem and stamp-tax lines.
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Worked examples

Example 1
Askerlik nedeniyle ayrılma, 3 yıl
Yaklaşık 3 yıl, brüt 36.000 TL — askerlik sebebi seçili. Damga sonrası net kıdem görünür.
01.09.2023 – 01.09.2026 · brüt 36.000,00 TL · 3 yıl 0 gün
Kıdem net
107.180,28 TL
İhbar net
0,00 TL
Total net
107.180,28 TL
Bu ayrılma türünde kıdem hakkı doğabilir; ihbar tazminatı genellikle işveren feshi bağlamında hesaplanır.
Calculate with these inputs
Example 2
Askerlik, 6 yıl tavan altı
Yaklaşık 6 yıl, brüt 42.000 TL — daha uzun kıdemde tutar artar; tavan bu brütte aşılmaz.
01.09.2020 – 01.09.2026 · brüt 42.000,00 TL · 6 yıl 0 gün
Kıdem net
250.087,32 TL
İhbar net
0,00 TL
Total net
250.087,32 TL
Bu ayrılma türünde kıdem hakkı doğabilir; ihbar tazminatı genellikle işveren feshi bağlamında hesaplanır.
Calculate with these inputs

Examples are informational only; not a payslip or personalized legal advice. Last updated: 15 Eylül 2026.

Conditions depth on the kıdem page; amounts via this form or the hub; sibling scenarios below.

Sources and currency

Kıdem under Labour Act No. 1475 Art. 14; leaving for military service is a common qualifying path in practice. Notice procedure varies by workplace. Results are informational. Last updated: 15 Eylül 2026. Tazminat Hesaplama. About · Disclaimer.

The leaving reason is pre-selected as Military service . For general conditions and the ceiling, see kıdem conditions · combined calculator.

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Severance Calculator

Current Ceiling
73.729,87 TL
Tem–Ara 2026

Your result will appear here

Enter dates, salary, and reason for leaving, then press Calculate.

Current Ceiling: 73.729,87 TL · Tem–Ara 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is kıdem paid when leaving for military service?
When the contract ends for military service and general conditions (especially one year of tenure) are met, kıdem may arise.
How is the amount calculated?
Standard kıdem: packaged gross (capped) × years/days, then stamp tax. The tool below has military service pre-selected. Deep formula lives on the kıdem page.
Is ihbar also paid?
This tool estimates kıdem. İhbar usually tracks employer-termination scenarios and may differ in your file.
Does returning to work later change prior kıdem?
A new job is assessed separately. Prior-period kıdem uses the termination-date wage and ceiling.
How does this page differ from the combined calculator?
This guide focuses on military-service eligibility and opens the form with that reason. The hub is kıdem+ihbar+leave; kıdem depth is on the kıdem page.
How do I estimate interest on unpaid kıdem?
Estimate the principal here or on the kıdem page, then use the kıdem interest calculator. This guide does not explain the interest formula.

Results are informational estimates — not a payslip or legal advice. For disputes, consult a lawyer. Last updated: 15 Eylül 2026.