Israel's Average Salary Rises 1.8% Annually, Reaching 14,534 Shekels
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's average gross monthly salary reached 14,534 shekels in July 2026, a real annual increase of 1.8% after inflation. The IT sector leads in earnings, while hospitality is at the bottom, with a significant gap between high and low earners. The median salary is 9,644 shekels, reflecting a more typical income than the average. Work hours also contribute to income disparities across professions.
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- Israel's average gross monthly salary reached 14,534 shekels in July 2026.
- Real annual salary growth, accounting for inflation, was 1.8%.
- The IT sector reported the highest average salary at 33,689 shekels.
- The food service and hospitality industry had the lowest average salary at 6,595 shekels.
- The median salary in Israel was reported as 9,644 shekels.
- Work hours significantly impact monthly income across different professions.
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) has released new data on employee income, revealing that the average gross monthly salary in July 2026 reached 14,534 shekels. This figure represents a real annual increase of 1.8% after accounting for inflation, with the nominal annual growth at 3.4%. Preliminary data for August suggests a slight dip to 14,448 shekels.
The CBS report highlights a significant disparity in earnings across different sectors. The information technology and telecommunications sector boasts the highest average salary at 33,689 shekels, while the food service and hospitality industry offers the lowest, with an average of 6,595 shekels. Other high-earning sectors include energy and water (23,921 shekels), finance and insurance (23,706 shekels), and industry (21,289 shekels).
Within specific professions, administrative and top managers lead the income rankings, earning 38,699 and 35,402 shekels respectively. IT specialists earn an average of 32,404 shekels. At the lower end of the professional spectrum, retail workers earn 6,179 shekels, and caregivers receive an average of 5,322 shekels.
The CBS also noted that the median salary, considered a more objective measure of typical income, stands at 9,644 shekels, significantly lower than the average of 13,685 shekels. The duration of the workweek also impacts income, with high-tech professionals working an average of 44.7 hours weekly, compared to 29.5 hours for caregivers and social workers.
