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Israeli Defense Report Reveals Salary Gaps Among Military and Security Personnel

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אדם מיכלשווילי

First reported by N12 · Aug 26, 2026

What happened

The Israeli Ministry of Finance's 2023-2024 defense salary report reveals a sharp rise in young IDF soldiers' pay, significant salary gaps across security agencies, increased civilian defense staff, and notable pension values for officers. Gender pay disparities slightly increased due to combat pay differences.

  • 01Young permanent IDF soldiers’ salaries rose 10% in one year, averaging 13,845 shekels monthly in 2024.
  • 02Overall average salaries: IDF 18,756, police 20,562, prison service 18,889 shekels.
  • 03Highest pay in defense: Atomic Energy Commission (34,315), Mossad and Shin Bet (32,225).
  • 04Civilian IDF workforce grew from 6,600 to 8,000 in three years, mainly in intelligence and cyber.
  • 05Average IDF officer pension valued at 9 million shekels, with retirement age 45 and monthly pension 20,019 shekels.
  • 06Gender pay gap widened slightly due to combat pay supplements favoring male field roles.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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OrganizationsIDF, Mossad, Shin Bet, Israeli Police, Prison Service, Atomic Energy Commission, Biological Research Institute, Ministry of Finance
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Israeli Defense Report Reveals Salary Gaps Among Military and Security Personnel
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Average Salary in Israeli Security Forces Rises 17% Over Two Years, Secret Agencies Lead Pay Scale
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Young Israeli Career Soldiers' Salaries Rise 10% to Nearly 14,000 Shekels in Two Years
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
IDF Officers Receive Average Pension of 9 Million Shekels, Starting at Age 45
N12Center · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Israeli Treasury Reports 17.5% Salary Increase for Young IDF Career Soldiers in Two Years
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 26, 2026
Israeli Treasury Reports 17.5% Salary Increase for Young IDF Career Soldiers in Two Years

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