Israeli Salaries in the 40s: A Profession-by-Profession Breakdown

The average gross monthly salary for an employee in their 40s in Israel is projected to be approximately NIS 20,700 by 2026, based on 2025 figures and a projected 5.2% increase in the average wage. This age group earns about 22% more than those in their 30s, whose average salary is around NIS 17,000, and NIS 4,800 more than the overall average salary of NIS 15,900. This increase is attributed to accumulated experience, promotions to management roles, or specialization.

The median salary for individuals aged 40-49 is approximately NIS 15,200, meaning half of the roughly 770,000 employees in this age bracket earn less. The significant gap between the median and average salaries is driven by high earners, particularly in the tech and finance sectors. While the median salary sees a 16% increase from the 30s to the 40s, the average increases by 22%.

Salaries in the high-tech industry have seen a sharper rise of about 6.5% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, reaching an average of NIS 35,300, while the rest of the economy saw a 5.1% increase. Despite these wage increases, the real wage growth for employees was over 3%, as inflation rose at a slower pace.

Specific professions show a wide salary range. For example, a customer service representative might earn between NIS 11,000-13,500, while a software developer could earn NIS 33,500-40,500. Highly sought-after roles in algorithms, chips, and machine learning can reach NIS 40,000-53,000. The gap between high-tech workers and those in service roles of the same age remains about threefold.

Men in their 40s earn an average of NIS 25,300, compared to NIS 16,300 for women in the same age group, a 55% gap that widens from the 30s. The salary growth rate slows significantly after age 50, with the average for those aged 50-59 reaching about NIS 21,300, a mere 3% increase from their 40s.