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Average Israeli Salaries Rise 6.7% in May, High-Tech Wages Reach Nearly 35,000 Shekels
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First reported by Calcalist · 36 minutes ago
What happened
In May 2026, the average gross salary for Israeli employees rose by 6.7% to 14,277 shekels, with high-tech workers earning an average of 34,870 shekels in April. Employment numbers also increased slightly, according to preliminary data from the Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics.
- 01Average gross salary in Israel rose 6.7% to 14,277 shekels in May 2026.
- 02Number of salaried jobs in Israel increased to 4.154 million in May 2026.
- 03Average salary in April 2026 was 14,374 shekels, up 3.8% year-over-year.
- 04High-tech sector salaries averaged 34,870 shekels in April, a 6.3% increase.
- 05High-tech jobs numbered 398,600 in April, comprising 9.8% of all salaried jobs.
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