Average Furniture Finisher Salary in Turkey for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Furniture Finisher salary for 2024 in Turkey and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Turkish lira. To keep things simple, we are using the TRY currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚บ.

How Much Does a Furniture Finisher Make in Turkey?

A Furniture Finisher working in Turkey will typically earn around 28,900 TRY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 14,200 TRY to the highest average salary of 44,540 TRY.

Average Annual Salary
28,900 TRY
Average Monthly Salary
2,408 TRY

Lowest Annual Salary
14,200 TRY
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,183 TRY

Highest Annual Salary
44,540 TRY
Highest Monthly Salary
3,711 TRY

These are average salaries for a Furniture Finisher in Turkey and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Furniture Finisher to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Furniture Finisher salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Furniture Finisher Salaries in Turkey

So we've looked at the average salaries a Furniture Finisher will earn in Turkey. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Furniture Finisher can earn between 14,200 TRY and 44,540 TRY on average in Turkey. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Furniture Finisher in Turkey is 28,900 TRY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 28,900 TRY, and 50% of the population earn more than 28,900 TRY.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Furniture Finisher salary in Turkey, 25% of the population are earning less than 18,940 TRY while 75% of the population earn more than 18,940 TRY.

75% of the population earn less than 36,020 TRY, and 25% of the population earn more than 36,020 TRY.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Furniture Finisher Salary by Experience Level in Turkey

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average furniture finisher salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Furniture Finisher in Turkey that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 18,780 TRY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Furniture Finisher salary would increase to 21,300 TRY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Furniture Finisher, the average salary would be 31,400 TRY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 38,180 TRY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Furniture Finisher with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 40,560 TRY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Furniture Finisher with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 42,320 TRY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
18,780 TRY
2-5 Years +32%
21,300 TRY
5-10 Years +34%
31,400 TRY
10-15 Years +19%
38,180 TRY
15-20 Years +8%
40,560 TRY
20+ Years +7%
42,320 TRY

Furniture Finisher Salary by Education Level in Turkey

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Furniture Finisher in Turkey based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Furniture Finisher in Turkey with a high school education can earn an average salary of 21,300 TRY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Furniture Finisher in Turkey with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 33,120 TRY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Furniture Finisher in Turkey with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 38,620 TRY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
21,300 TRY
Certificate or Diploma +40%
33,120 TRY
Bachelor's Degree +25%
38,620 TRY

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Turkey is around 39,200 to 117,000 TRY and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Furniture Finisher Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Turkey, a male furniture finisher will earn an average of 29,320 TRY, while a female furniture finisher will earn around 29,540 TRY.

This means that a male furniture finisher earns approximately 1% less than a female furniture finisher for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Turkey

Male
29,320 TRY
Female +1%
29,540 TRY

Furniture Finisher Average Pay Raise in Turkey

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Furniture Finisher in Turkey is around 8% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Turkey is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Furniture Finisher in Turkey can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Turkey for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Turkey.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Furniture Finisher Bonus and Incentive Rates in Turkey

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Furniture Finisher is a low bonus based job, with 28% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

72% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 3%.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Turkey earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
95,420 TRY
Private Sector -6%
89,960 TRY

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Furniture Finisher

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Furniture Finisher in Turkey.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 39,800 TRY
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 32,200 TRY
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 44,800 TRY
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 23,700 TRY
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 39,800 TRY
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 143,200 TRY
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 36,720 TRY
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 TRY
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 129,000 TRY
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 31,980 TRY
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 35,420 TRY
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 84,740 TRY
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 46,280 TRY
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 28,180 TRY
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 39,160 TRY
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 69,260 TRY
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 35,000 TRY
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 51,120 TRY
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 61,400 TRY
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 77,340 TRY
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 TRY
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 31,340 TRY
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 159,400 TRY
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 TRY
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 119,900 TRY
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 97,840 TRY
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 91,380 TRY
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 TRY
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 TRY
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 86,800 TRY
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 115,560 TRY
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 55,820 TRY
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 58,520 TRY
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 85,760 TRY
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 34,240 TRY
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 37,740 TRY
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 37,380 TRY
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 33,960 TRY
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 25,720 TRY
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 TRY
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 33,440 TRY
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 29,160 TRY
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 TRY
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 33,520 TRY
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 34,080 TRY
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 103,820 TRY
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 TRY
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 64,300 TRY
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 48,560 TRY
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 41,660 TRY
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 88,620 TRY
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 31,080 TRY
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 53,160 TRY
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 35,520 TRY
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 50,340 TRY
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 25,440 TRY
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 28,860 TRY
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 29,840 TRY
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 29,040 TRY
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 36,580 TRY
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 43,220 TRY
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 102,720 TRY
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 28,820 TRY
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 31,540 TRY
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 27,020 TRY
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 41,980 TRY
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 29,600 TRY
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 26,400 TRY
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 46,400 TRY
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 44,800 TRY
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 26,660 TRY
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 28,680 TRY
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 27,040 TRY
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 24,800 TRY
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 25,220 TRY
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 30,700 TRY
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 73,020 TRY
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 112,620 TRY
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 58,280 TRY
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 55,020 TRY
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 26,780 TRY
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 31,660 TRY
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 25,940 TRY
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 31,380 TRY
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 83,020 TRY
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 152,100 TRY
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 44,780 TRY
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 34,960 TRY
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 TRY
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 128,900 TRY
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 134,600 TRY
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 30,800 TRY
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 29,540 TRY
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 99,280 TRY
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 25,160 TRY
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 35,000 TRY

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Turkey, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Ankara 30,800 TRY
Antalya 26,860 TRY
Istanbul 30,700 TRY
Izmir 30,220 TRY

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