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How much does a rig driller make in Türkiye?

₺437,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₺36,410 a month. estimate

Equals
$11,080
Compared with the median pay in Türkiye
1.2 times
Data from
2025

Where Türkiye ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $AustraliaBotswanaNigeriaTürkiye, rank 46

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What well drillers and borers and related workers earn in Türkiye
Lowest 10%: ₺379,700Median: ₺437,000Highest 10%: ₺512,900

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Australia$94,390
2. Iceland estimate$88,700
3. Belgium estimate$85,660
45. Argentina estimate$11,150
46. Türkiye estimate$11,080
47. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate$10,790
144. Nigeria estimate$492
Compare well drillers and borers and related workers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a rig driller make a month in Türkiye?

The median gross salary is ₺36,410 a month, ₺437,000 a year.

How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₺379,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₺512,900.

Which country pays a rig driller the most?

Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a rig driller make more in Türkiye or in United States?

In United States: $57,170 a year against $11,080 in Türkiye, 5.2 times more.

Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?

A rig driller: ₺437,000 a year against ₺363,900 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate