Rate calculator (per person-day)
Pick a job type to see the per person-day rate for Turkey and global markets by seniority, in TRY and USD. Enter the number of days for a total estimate.
Software development
A software developer writes code for websites, web applications, APIs and business systems; typical deliverables are a working application, integrations and tested source code.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 6.600 TL ($132) 827 TL ($17) / hour |
13.200 TL ($264) 1.653 TL ($33) / hour |
| Mid | 11.000 TL ($220) 1.378 TL ($28) / hour |
22.000 TL ($440) 2.756 TL ($55) / hour |
| Senior | 16.500 TL ($330) 2.067 TL ($41) / hour |
33.100 TL ($660) 4.133 TL ($83) / hour |
AI engineer
An AI engineer designs features built on machine learning and large language models; typical deliverables are a model integration, a recommendation or classification system, and evaluation results.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 11.400 TL ($228) 1.428 TL ($29) / hour |
22.800 TL ($456) 2.856 TL ($57) / hour |
| Mid | 19.000 TL ($380) 2.380 TL ($48) / hour |
38.100 TL ($760) 4.760 TL ($95) / hour |
| Senior | 28.600 TL ($570) 3.570 TL ($71) / hour |
57.100 TL ($1.140) 7.139 TL ($143) / hour |
UI/UX design
A UI/UX designer studies how people use a product and designs screen flows and interfaces; typical deliverables are user flows, wireframes and clickable prototypes.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 5.400 TL ($108) 676 TL ($14) / hour |
10.800 TL ($216) 1.353 TL ($27) / hour |
| Mid | 9.000 TL ($180) 1.127 TL ($23) / hour |
18.000 TL ($360) 2.255 TL ($45) / hour |
| Senior | 13.500 TL ($270) 1.691 TL ($34) / hour |
27.100 TL ($540) 3.382 TL ($68) / hour |
Graphic design
A graphic designer produces brand identities, logos, social media visuals and print materials; typical deliverables are logo files, visual templates and print-ready designs.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 3.600 TL ($72) 451 TL ($9) / hour |
7.200 TL ($144) 902 TL ($18) / hour |
| Mid | 6.000 TL ($120) 752 TL ($15) / hour |
12.000 TL ($240) 1.503 TL ($30) / hour |
| Senior | 9.000 TL ($180) 1.127 TL ($23) / hour |
18.000 TL ($360) 2.255 TL ($45) / hour |
Data entry
A data entry specialist transfers information into spreadsheets, forms and systems accurately and in an orderly way; typical deliverables are completed spreadsheets, cleaned records and checked datasets.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1.800 TL ($36) 225 TL ($5) / hour |
3.600 TL ($72) 451 TL ($9) / hour |
| Mid | 3.000 TL ($60) 376 TL ($8) / hour |
6.000 TL ($120) 752 TL ($15) / hour |
| Senior | 4.500 TL ($90) 564 TL ($11) / hour |
9.000 TL ($180) 1.127 TL ($23) / hour |
Mobile app development
A mobile app developer builds apps for iOS and Android; typical deliverables are an app ready for the stores, backend connections and the release process.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 7.200 TL ($144) 902 TL ($18) / hour |
14.400 TL ($288) 1.804 TL ($36) / hour |
| Mid | 12.000 TL ($240) 1.503 TL ($30) / hour |
24.000 TL ($480) 3.006 TL ($60) / hour |
| Senior | 18.000 TL ($360) 2.255 TL ($45) / hour |
36.100 TL ($720) 4.509 TL ($90) / hour |
Data science and analytics
A data scientist or analyst collects, cleans and interprets data to support decisions; typical deliverables are analysis reports, dashboards and predictive models.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 8.400 TL ($168) 1.052 TL ($21) / hour |
16.800 TL ($336) 2.104 TL ($42) / hour |
| Mid | 14.000 TL ($280) 1.754 TL ($35) / hour |
28.100 TL ($560) 3.507 TL ($70) / hour |
| Senior | 21.000 TL ($420) 2.630 TL ($53) / hour |
42.100 TL ($840) 5.261 TL ($105) / hour |
Video editing
A video editor cuts raw footage together and adds colour, sound and subtitles; typical deliverables are social media videos, promo films and edited long recordings.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 3.600 TL ($72) 451 TL ($9) / hour |
7.200 TL ($144) 902 TL ($18) / hour |
| Mid | 6.000 TL ($120) 752 TL ($15) / hour |
12.000 TL ($240) 1.503 TL ($30) / hour |
| Senior | 9.000 TL ($180) 1.127 TL ($23) / hour |
18.000 TL ($360) 2.255 TL ($45) / hour |
Content writing
A content writer prepares blog posts, website copy and product descriptions; typical deliverables are publish-ready articles, page copy and newsletter content.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 3.000 TL ($60) 376 TL ($8) / hour |
6.000 TL ($120) 752 TL ($15) / hour |
| Mid | 5.000 TL ($100) 626 TL ($13) / hour |
10.000 TL ($200) 1.253 TL ($25) / hour |
| Senior | 7.500 TL ($150) 939 TL ($19) / hour |
15.000 TL ($300) 1.879 TL ($38) / hour |
Translation
A translator carries texts from one language to another while keeping meaning and tone; typical deliverables are translated documents, website text and, when needed, proofread copy.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 2.600 TL ($53) 331 TL ($7) / hour |
5.300 TL ($106) 661 TL ($13) / hour |
| Mid | 4.400 TL ($88) 551 TL ($11) / hour |
8.800 TL ($176) 1.102 TL ($22) / hour |
| Senior | 6.600 TL ($132) 827 TL ($17) / hour |
13.200 TL ($264) 1.653 TL ($33) / hour |
Digital marketing and SEO
A digital marketing and SEO specialist manages a site’s search visibility and advertising channels; typical deliverables are a site audit, a keyword plan and monthly performance reports.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 4.800 TL ($96) 601 TL ($12) / hour |
9.600 TL ($192) 1.202 TL ($24) / hour |
| Mid | 8.000 TL ($160) 1.002 TL ($20) / hour |
16.000 TL ($320) 2.004 TL ($40) / hour |
| Senior | 12.000 TL ($240) 1.503 TL ($30) / hour |
24.000 TL ($480) 3.006 TL ($60) / hour |
Virtual assistant
A virtual assistant handles email, calendar, appointments and day-to-day admin remotely; typical deliverables are an organised inbox, scheduled meetings and small prepared reports.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 1.800 TL ($36) 225 TL ($5) / hour |
3.600 TL ($72) 451 TL ($9) / hour |
| Mid | 3.000 TL ($60) 376 TL ($8) / hour |
6.000 TL ($120) 752 TL ($15) / hour |
| Senior | 4.500 TL ($90) 564 TL ($11) / hour |
9.000 TL ($180) 1.127 TL ($23) / hour |
Project management
A project manager runs a project’s plan, schedule and team coordination; typical deliverables are a work plan, task tracking, meeting notes and progress reports.
| Level | Turkey per person-day (hour) | Global per person-day (hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 5.400 TL ($108) 676 TL ($14) / hour |
10.800 TL ($216) 1.353 TL ($27) / hour |
| Mid | 9.000 TL ($180) 1.127 TL ($23) / hour |
18.000 TL ($360) 2.255 TL ($45) / hour |
| Senior | 13.500 TL ($270) 1.691 TL ($34) / hour |
27.100 TL ($540) 3.382 TL ($68) / hour |
These figures are estimates and vary with the market and skill. The exact price comes from experts' proposals.
Sources
Hourly rate ranges were compiled from published data at: Arc.dev, SecondTalent, A.Team, Upwork, eleman.net . Turkey rates are assumed to be 50% of the global rate. Exchange rate: CBRT USD selling, 1 USD = 50,10 TRY.
Last updated: 30.10.2026