Average Israeli Premier League Player Salary Revealed

The average gross monthly salary for a player in Israel's top soccer league, the Premier League, is NIS 45,000, significantly exceeding the national average wage. This figure, revealed through an agreement between the Players' Association and the Football Association, consolidates salaries across all teams and is used for calculating disciplinary fines.

The national average gross monthly salary in Israel stands at NIS 15,218, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. In contrast, the average gross monthly salary for a player in the second-tier National League is NIS 8,000, which is below the national average. This lower figure reflects the presence of many young, less experienced players, including soldiers, and those with less senior roles.

While the average figures provide a general overview, individual player salaries vary widely based on their status and the team they play for. Top players in wealthier clubs earn considerably more than those in smaller ones. For instance, Maccabi Tel Aviv star James Tavernier is reportedly earning approximately 750,000 euros net per season, equating to about 75,000 euros net per month.

Even within the National League, there are exceptions, with some senior players earning significantly more than the average for that league. Dor Micha, for example, reportedly earns NIS 60,000 net per month at MS Ashdod. The article notes that these are general figures and the exact calculation method used by the Football Association is not specified.