Average Salary in Israel 2026
Currency: ILS · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Israel make?
Average Monthly Salary
14,907 ILS
( 178,888 ILS yearly )
~ 4,029 USD per month ( 48,348 USD yearly )
LOW
2,982 ILS
806 USD
AVERAGE
14,907 ILS
4,029 USD
HIGH
59,629 ILS
16,116 USD
A person working in Israel typically earns around 14,907 ILS per month. Salaries range from 2,982 ILS (lowest average) to 59,629 ILS (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Israel
Median and salary distribution monthly Israel
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated.
The median (12,673 ILS) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (14,907 ILS) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)89,444 ILS
- 2–5 Years (Junior)116,276 ILS
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)152,055 ILS
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)178,888 ILS
- 15+ Years (Senior)214,667 ILS
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School107,333 ILS
- Certificate125,223 ILS
- Associate143,109 ILS
- Bachelor's178,888 ILS
- Master's214,667 ILS
- PhD250,442 ILS
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Israel
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Israel earn 14% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Israel
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
10%
Average Raise
18 months
Review Frequency
9%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Israel are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 18 months.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Israel is 9%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Israel
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
49%
Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49% of surveyed staff in Israel reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
3%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal241,499 ILS
- Aviation232,552 ILS
- Information Technology232,552 ILS
- Banking223,610 ILS
- Pharmaceuticals223,610 ILS
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 447,219 ILS | 37,270 ILS |
| Pilot | 357,775 ILS | 29,815 ILS |
| Software Developer | 321,996 ILS | 26,832 ILS |
| Data Scientist | 304,110 ILS | 25,341 ILS |
| Financial Manager | 286,221 ILS | 23,850 ILS |
| Database Administrator | 268,331 ILS | 22,363 ILS |
| Engineer | 250,442 ILS | 20,872 ILS |
| Marketing Manager | 232,552 ILS | 19,381 ILS |
| Project Manager | 223,610 ILS | 18,633 ILS |
| Accountant | 196,777 ILS | 16,398 ILS |
| Hotel Manager | 178,888 ILS | 14,907 ILS |
| Nurse | 160,998 ILS | 13,416 ILS |
| Graphic Designer | 152,055 ILS | 12,673 ILS |
| Chef | 134,166 ILS | 11,181 ILS |
| Teacher | 125,223 ILS | 10,434 ILS |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 205,720 ILS |
| Tel Aviv | 187,831 ILS |
| Haifa | 187,831 ILS |
| Rishon LeZion | 187,831 ILS |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
14,164 ILS
Private Sector
15,651 ILS
Public Sector
+10%
Public sector employees in Israel earn 10% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Israel
85 ILS
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Israel is 85 ILS. This means that the average person in Israel earns approximately 85 ILS for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Israel
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
3,337 ILS
/month
Food
1,069 ILS
/month
Transport
400 ILS
/month
Utilities
533 ILS
/month
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