Minimum wage

Changes to working hours and the minimum wage in Israel coming in 2026

"Starting in 2026, Israel will raise the minimum wage and update working-hour rules, affecting pay, schedules, and labor protections for all workers."
 Tips jar with money on light wooden table in cafe; illustrative

Service industry staff do not need to pay VAT on tips, Tax Authority confirms

 Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur.

Labor Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur signs minimum wage increase from 5,880 to 6,247 NIS

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes and coins, illustrative. November 9, 2021

Israel’s wage growth slows in 2025 as inflation outpaces salaries


Finance Ministry: Raise of minimum wage 'will lead to our collapse'

The long meeting discussed the effect of the minimum wage on the functioning of hospitals run by non-profit organizations.

 The Finance Ministry offices are seen on May 14, 2023

Lapid introduces financial aid plan for reservists

The plan begins with raising reservists' salaries and bonuses and extends to ensuring that students in the reserves receive the support they need.

 Yair Lapid holds a press conference in Tel Aviv on December 22, 2022.

Knesset raises minimum wage for reserve soldiers

The raise means that reserve soldiers will get a minimum monthly wage of NIS 9,000 but will still get the average of their last three salaries if it comes out higher.

 IDF reserve Infantry and Merkava Tank soldiers train in a military exercise in the Golan Heights on October 23, 2023.

Wages in Israel have increased since last year — and that’s bad

Higher nominal wages indicate continuing inflation within Israel, which could lead to further counter-inflationary action from the Bank of Israel.

 An illustrative image of a financial graph and shopping bag, symbolizing rising prices and wages.

Gender biases not improved over past decade, UN says

The degree of improvement over time has been "disappointing," said Heriberto Tapia, research and strategic partnership adviser at UNDP and co-author of the report.

Gender pay gap representation

Gen Z didn’t coin ‘quiet quitting’ — Gen X did - opinion

Strivers, grinders and hustlers hate them, but quiet quitters, slackers and work-to-rulers are treasured antiheroes in American folk culture.

 Low wages, workplace disrespect, no career advancement and employee dissatisfaction have helped contribute quiet quitting, which has become popular on TikTok (Illustrative).

Day of meetings yields no progress towards preventing teacher's strike

The latest negotiations between the Teachers' Union and Finance Ministry will be reconvening tomorrow to find a solution rather than the teachers' going on strike.

 Israeli teachers protest as they demand better pay and working conditions in Tel Aviv on May 30, 2022.

What is quiet quitting and why are employees doing it? - explainer

Quiet quitting, which has gained popularity through TikTok, is essentially about not letting your work overreach into your daily life and not doing more work than one is required.

 Low wages, workplace disrespect, no career advancement and employee dissatisfaction have helped contribute quiet quitting, which has become popular on TikTok (Illustrative).

Minimum wage should be increased to NIS 6000 a month - Labor MK

Efrat Rayten chaired an urgent meeting in an attempt to save an economic deal that would raise Israel's minimum wage. The goal: NIS 6000 per month by 2024.

 Illustration photo of the new 100 Israeli Shekel bill. December 31, 2017.

Naftali Bennett's coalition is continuing to crumble

Silman denies extortion attempt on Orbach, who is mulling toppling Bennett • Coalition loses vote on minimum wage • Former IDF chief to enter politics

 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 7, 2022.