Minimum Wage in Israel 2026 · Monthly and Hourly Rates Explained
Since 1 April 2026 the full-time minimum wage in Israel is 6,443.85 NIS per month and 35.40 NIS per hour, gross. This guide explains who the minimum wage covers, how it is calculated, what to do if you are paid less, and how NETO guarantees a lawful wage and a proper payslip.
Israel · statutory minimum wage
6,443.85 NIS per month for a full-time post and 35.40 NIS per hour · gross, before income tax, National Insurance and pension.
- In force since
- 1 April 2026
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel · ILS · NIS
- Twelve months at that rate
- 77,326.20 NIS gross
- Source
- National Insurance Institute · minimum wage table, checked 1 September 2026
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The minimum wage is the legal floor of pay in Israel · the lowest amount an employer is allowed to pay for work. Since 1 April 2026, the minimum wage for a full-time position is 6,443.85 NIS gross per month and 35.40 NIS per hour. These amounts are gross · before income tax, National Insurance and pension deductions · and they are a floor, so an employer may pay more but never less. A part-time employee is entitled to at least the hourly minimum, calculated proportionally. Working youth are set a reduced rate by age. Paying below the minimum wage is prohibited by the Minimum Wage Law, and an underpaid employee can demand the difference. NETO, a licensed manpower contractor (#1565), issues a lawful payslip with all statutory deductions · so the calculated wage never falls below the legal minimum.
This summary is generated from the page content and the linked sources · full detail below. It is not legal advice.
Guide Summary
Everything you need to know about the minimum wage in Israel · the essentials for every worker and employer, in brief:
- Monthly minimum wage for a full-time position · 6,443.85 NIS gross.
- Hourly minimum wage · 35.40 NIS gross.
- The amounts are gross · before tax, National Insurance and pension.
- Part-time · at least the hourly minimum, calculated proportionally.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Minimum Wage?
- How Much Is the Minimum Wage in 2026?
- Rate Table · Monthly, Hourly and Daily
- Where 6,443.85 and 35.40 Come From
- How the Minimum Wage Is Calculated
- What It Costs an Employer
- Part-Time, Youth and Other Groups
- What to Do If You Are Underpaid
- How NETO Guarantees a Lawful Wage
- Lawful Payslip vs Unregulated Payment
- Official Sources
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Summary
Israel minimum wage 2026 · key figures
What Is the Minimum Wage in Israel?
The minimum wage is the legal floor of pay · the lowest amount an employer is allowed to pay an employee for their work, regardless of the type of work or the sector. It is set out in the Minimum Wage Law, updated from time to time, and binds every employer in Israel. Its purpose is to guarantee every employee a fair basic wage for their effort.
The wage is defined as a gross amount · before deductions for income tax, National Insurance, health tax and pension contributions. In other words, the net amount that reaches your bank account is lower and depends on your personal data (credit points, tax coordination and so on). Paying below the minimum wage is a violation of the law, and the employee is entitled to demand the difference.
How Much Is the Minimum Wage in Israel in 2026?
Since 1 April 2026, the minimum wage for a full-time position is 6,443.85 NIS gross per month (rounded · about 6,444 NIS) and 35.40 NIS per hour. The amounts are updated from time to time in line with the law and Ministry of Labor updates · so before making a decision it is worth verifying the current figure against the official sources linked below.
Minimum Wage in Israel · Monthly, Hourly and Daily
The table shows the current minimum wage for a full-time position, in force since 1 April 2026. The amounts are gross, before deductions. A daily wage is derived from the monthly wage according to the number of working days in the month · so it varies between months, and the exact amount should be verified against the official sources.
| Basis of calculation | Minimum wage (gross) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly · full-time | 6,443.85 NIS | Rounded · about 6,444 NIS |
| Hourly | 35.40 NIS | For every actual hour worked |
| Part-time | Proportional | At least 35.40 NIS per hour |
| Daily wage | By days in month | Derived from the monthly wage · see official source |
| Youth | Reduced rate | A percentage of the adult minimum by age · see official source |
Where 6,443.85 and 35.40 Come From
Both rates are published figures in their own right · the hourly rate is not simply the monthly rate divided down. The bridge between them is the standard month of 182 working hours, which follows from the 42-hour working week that has applied since April 2018.
| Figure | Amount | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly rate · full-time | 6,443.85 NIS | Published rate, in force since 1 April 2026 |
| Hourly rate | 35.40 NIS | Published rate, for every hour actually worked |
| Standard month | 182 hours | The hours quota used to move between monthly and hourly pay |
| Standard working week | 42 hours | Expansion order shortening the working week, since April 2018 |
| A 42-hour week at the hourly rate | 1,486.80 NIS | 42 × 35.40 |
| Twelve months at the monthly rate | 77,326.20 NIS | 12 × 6,443.85 |
How the Minimum Wage Is Calculated
The minimum wage is set in the Minimum Wage Law and updated from time to time. From it are derived the hourly and daily minimum wage. Here is how you move from the monthly wage to a practical calculation:
The base point · monthly full-time minimum wage: 6,443.85 NIS gross.
Hourly wage · a published rate that sits alongside the monthly rate. The standard month used to move between the two is 182 hours. Since 1 April 2026: 35.40 NIS per hour.
Part-time · multiply the actual hours worked by the hourly minimum wage.
Overtime · calculated with a premium under Israeli labor law · the minimum is a floor, not a ceiling.
Gross vs net · income tax, National Insurance and pension are deducted from the amount · the net in hand is lower.
Updates · the amount changes from time to time · verify against the official sources before calculating.
What the Minimum Wage Costs an Employer in Israel
If you are hiring in Israel from abroad, 6,443.85 NIS is the wage · not the cost. Statutory contributions and expansion-order payments sit on top of it. These are the components we have verified:
| Component | Rate or amount | How it applies at the minimum wage |
|---|---|---|
| Gross wage · monthly full-time | 6,443.85 NIS | In force since 1 April 2026 |
| Employer National Insurance | 4.51% | The reduced employer rate. It applies to the whole wage here, because 6,443.85 NIS is below the 7,703 NIS monthly threshold at which the full rate begins · about 290.62 NIS a month |
| Severance component of the pension | 6% by law | Section 14 of the Severance Pay Law. NETO contributes 8.33% |
| Recuperation pay · private sector | 451.50 NIS per day of entitlement | Expansion order, since 1 July 2025. Paid on top of the wage, normally once a year, by seniority |
| Travel to work | up to 22.60 NIS a day | Expansion order cap, since 1 February 2016, where the employee is entitled to it |
| Standard working week | 42 hours | Hours beyond it carry an overtime premium under Israeli labour law |
A licensed manpower contractor can employ the person in Israel on your behalf, run the payroll and carry the statutory obligations · NETO holds licence #1565 under Ministry of Labor supervision.
The employee receives a proper payslip with every statutory deduction and contribution, never below the legal minimum. See the online payslip in Israel.
Part-Time, Youth and Other Groups
The minimum wage applies to every employee, but the way it is calculated differs by group:
Entitled to at least the hourly minimum wage of 35.40 NIS. The monthly wage is calculated proportionally to the scope of the position, according to the actual hours worked.
Set a reduced minimum wage · a percentage of the adult minimum by age. The exact rates are updated in the official sources, so we do not quote a number here · verify on the Ministry of Labor site and Kol Zchut.
Additional groups (for example piece-rate workers or sectoral arrangements) may be subject to special rules · in every case, pay may not fall below the legal minimum wage.
What to Do If You Are Paid Less Than the Minimum Wage
Paying below the minimum wage is prohibited by law. If it looks like your wage is lower than allowed · here is how to check and act, step by step:
Check your payslip · compare the hourly or monthly wage on your payslip to the current minimum (35.40 NIS per hour / 6,443.85 NIS per month).
Calculate the gap · multiply the actual hours worked by the hourly minimum wage and compare to the amount actually paid.
Gather documentation · keep payslips, hour reports and messages · they are the basis for any inquiry or claim.
Contact your employer in writing · ask for a correction and payment of the difference, and keep a record of the request.
Approach the authorities · if it is not corrected, you can approach the Labor Branch at the Ministry of Labor or a workers' organization.
Get advice · to clarify eligibility for a wage-difference claim, consult a labor-law attorney or NETO.
How NETO Guarantees a Lawful Wage
When you are paid through NETO, you receive a proper payslip and full compliance · never below the legal minimum:
An orderly payslip with all statutory deductions and contributions · transparent and verifiable. See more on the online payslip in Israel.
The calculated wage does not fall below the legal minimum · the wage floor is preserved on every payment.
A licensed manpower contractor · license #1565, under official supervision.
National Insurance, pension and statutory rights · exactly like any salaried employee.
Lawful Payslip Through NETO vs Unregulated Payment
What is the difference between a lawful payslip through NETO and an unregulated payment?
| Topic | Unregulated payment | Lawful payslip · NETO |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting the minimum wage | Not guaranteed | Never below the minimum |
| Detailed payslip | Usually none | Yes · orderly and verifiable |
| Tax and National Insurance deductions | Not regulated | Lawful and reported |
| Pension contributions | Usually none | Full |
| Social rights | Partial or none | Full, as a salaried employee |
| Supervision and licensing | None | License #1565 · Ministry of Labor |
Official Sources · to Verify the Current Figures
Because the minimum wage and the rates derived from it are updated from time to time, it is important to verify the current figure before making a decision. These are the recommended official sources:
The Labor Branch · current minimum wage figures and enforcement. gov.il · Ministry of Labor
An accessible rights guide · monthly, hourly and youth minimum wage. kolzchut.org.il
The legal basis · the text of the law and its updates, published by the State of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Israel in 2026?
Since 1 April 2026, the monthly minimum wage for a full-time position is 6,443.85 NIS, and the hourly minimum wage is 35.40 NIS · both gross. The amounts are updated from time to time, so it is worth verifying against the official sources.
What is the hourly minimum wage in Israel?
The hourly minimum wage in force since 1 April 2026 is 35.40 NIS. It is derived from the full monthly minimum wage divided by the standard monthly number of working hours in the economy.
Is the minimum wage the same for part-time work?
A part-time employee is entitled to at least the hourly minimum wage (35.40 NIS), and the monthly wage is calculated proportionally to the scope of the position. The exact amount should be calculated by the actual hours worked and verified against the official sources.
Is there a different minimum wage for youth?
Working youth are set a reduced minimum wage, expressed as a percentage of the adult minimum by age. The exact rates are updated and published on the Ministry of Labor website and on Kol Zchut · verify them there.
What do I do if I am paid less than the minimum wage?
Check your payslip against the current rate, calculate the gap, contact your employer in writing for a correction, and if it is not corrected you can approach the Labor Branch at the Ministry of Labor or seek legal advice. Paying below the minimum wage is prohibited by law.
Is the minimum wage gross or net?
The minimum wage is defined as a gross wage · before deductions for income tax, National Insurance, health tax and pension. The net amount in hand is lower and depends on the employee's personal data.
Why is the hourly minimum wage 35.40 NIS and not the monthly rate divided by 182?
Because both are published rates in their own right, not one calculated from the other. The standard month in Israel is 182 hours, which follows from the 42-hour working week in force since April 2018 · but 35.40 × 182 = 6,442.80 NIS, which is 1.05 NIS short of the 6,443.85 NIS monthly rate. A monthly employee is measured against the monthly rate and an hourly employee against the hourly rate. See where the two figures come from.
How much is the minimum wage in Israel per year?
Twelve months at the full-time monthly rate come to 77,326.20 NIS gross · 12 × 6,443.85. That is the wage alone: recuperation pay, travel and pension contributions are separate statutory additions on top of it, and income tax, National Insurance and pension are deducted from it.
What does an employee on the minimum wage cost an employer in Israel?
The gross wage is not the total cost. At this wage level the employer pays National Insurance at the reduced rate of 4.51% · about 290.62 NIS a month · because 6,443.85 NIS is below the 7,703 NIS threshold at which the full employer rate begins. Pension contributions, recuperation pay and travel come on top. The employer cost table sets out the verified components.
How does NETO ensure that I am paid a lawful wage?
NETO operates as a licensed manpower contractor (license #1565) and issues a lawful payslip with all statutory deductions and contributions. The calculated wage never falls below the legal minimum wage, so you receive a lawful wage and a proper payslip.
Summary
The minimum wage is the legal floor of pay in Israel · the lowest amount an employer is allowed to pay an employee. Since 1 April 2026 it has stood at 6,443.85 NIS gross per month for a full-time position and 35.40 NIS per hour. The amounts are gross, before deductions for tax, National Insurance and pension · and they are a floor only, so an employer may pay more but never less. Part-time work is calculated proportionally by the actual hours, and working youth are set a reduced rate that is updated in the official sources.
If you are paid less than the minimum · check your payslip, calculate the gap, contact your employer in writing and, if needed, the Labor Branch at the Ministry of Labor or a legal adviser. Through NETO, a licensed manpower contractor (#1565) under Ministry of Labor supervision, you receive a lawful wage and a proper payslip · never below the minimum, with full social rights. The information here is general and not legal advice · verify the current figures against the official sources.
Last updated: 10 September 2026 · rates in force since 1 April 2026, last checked against the source on 1 September 2026.
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