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Israel: Payroll & Employment Facts

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Last verified2026-06-06
Dataset2026 statutory
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Verified statutory employment facts for Israel, each with its official source and the date it applies from. This is our reference record. For provider choice and hiring advice, see the Israel employer-of-record guide and the Israel country hub.

What is the minimum wage in Israel?

National minimum wage
₪6,443.85 / month
Effective 2026-04-01 gov.il High
Next review date
2027-04-01
Effective 2026-04-01 btl.gov.il High

What employer social contributions apply in Israel?

Rates are a percentage of gross wage, applied up to the annual contribution ceiling.

Employer social security rate
7.60%
Effective 2026-01-01 taxsummaries.pwc.com High
Pension
6.50%
Effective 2017-01-01 kolzchut.org.il High
Healthcare
0.00%
Effective 2026-01-01 btl.gov.il High
Severance Pay (Pitzuim) Component
6.00%
Effective 2017-01-01 kolzchut.org.il High
Annual contribution ceiling
588,360 ILS
Effective 2026-01-01 btl.gov.il High
Total employer burden
20.10%
Checked 2026-06-06 taxsummaries.pwc.com

What notice and leave rules apply in Israel?

Statutory minimum notice the employer must give, by completed length of service.

Length of serviceEmployer notice
0 to 11 months1 weeks
12+ months4 weeks
Checked 2026-06-06
Payment in lieu of notice (PILON)
Permitted
Checked 2026-06-06
Minimum annual leave
12 days
Checked 2026-06-06 cwsisrael.com
Annual leave includes public holidays
No
Checked 2026-06-06
Public holidays per year
9 days
Checked 2026-06-06

Is 13th-month pay required in Israel?

None of the following are mandated by statute; they may still arise from a contract or collective agreement.

Thirteenth-month pay required
Not available
Profit sharing required
Not available
Holiday bonus required
Not available

How is severance calculated in Israel?

Formula
One month's salary for each year of employment with the employer. For a fraction of a year of employment, the severance pay will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Checked 2026-06-06 gov.il High
Per-year multiplier
1 months of pay per year of service
Checked 2026-06-06 gov.il High
Minimum qualifying tenure
12 months
Checked 2026-06-06 gov.il High
Calculation base
The 'determining salary' for severance pay is based on the employee's last monthly salary and includes: basic salary, seniority allowance, cost of living allowance, family allowance, and fixed professional or departmental allowances. it generally excludes variable components such as overtime, non-recurring bonuses, commissions (unless they are a fixed part of the salary), and expense reimbursements (e.g., travel, phone).
Checked 2026-06-06 gov.il High

This is a reference record of statutory minimums, not legal advice. Figures can be exceeded by contract, works-council, or collective-bargaining agreements, and accident-insurance and care rates vary by case. Confirm against the linked official source before acting.

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