Under Article 83 of the Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law, a debtor's salary may be garnished to satisfy a debt; however, this garnishment is not unlimited. As a general rule, at most one-quarter of the salary may be garnished, and the minimum portion necessary for the subsistence of the debtor and their family may not be seized.
Alimony claims are an exception to this limitation; for alimony debts, the enforcement office may garnish an equitable amount without being bound by the one-quarter limit on salary. For debtors whose salary is at the minimum wage level, the enforcement office may set a lower garnishment rate, taking into account the debtor's living conditions.
Where more than one garnishment order exists against the same debtor, the total deduction may not exceed half of the salary; in such a case, creditors are ranked in order and receive their shares in proportion to their claims. Taking into account the net minimum wage applicable in 2026, the amount that can be garnished varies depending on the debtor's gross/net salary and any prior garnishment orders.
It is possible to object to wage garnishment proceedings before the enforcement court within the applicable time limit; it is important that the objection is filed within the deadline and in accordance with the proper procedure. In cases where the garnishment rate is believed to have been calculated incorrectly, it is advisable to seek the assistance of an attorney.