Israel is a dynamically developing country with excellent economic opportunities, rich culture and resort climate. Those who decide to look for work in this state will face not only high salaries, but also the corresponding requirements.
Economic situation and incomes of the population today
The economy is characterized as a market economy, but the state has a great influence on it. Both industry and agriculture are developing rapidly in the country. Now the region is among the top ten world leaders in terms of GDP per citizen.
The strategically important industries include pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, and mechanical engineering. The country holds the leading positions in the field of diamond processing, water and power supply, oil distillation. The service sector is dominated by the tourism industry.
All of the above leads to a constant improvement in the standard of living of the population of the state. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, in terms of rubles, the average salary in Israel before deducting tax contributions is now 158 256.
Salary per month by occupation in 2021
Since Israel is a country with a progressive economy, salaries in various industries are constantly increasing. The price includes a good level of education and relevant qualifications. All other things being equal, workers who satisfy such requirements receive higher salaries than people “off the street”.
| Profession | Salary, USD / month |
| Doctor | 2500–4500 |
| Nurse, resident, orderly | from 1400 |
| Lawyer | from 3315 |
| Nanny, nurse, maid, waitress | 1400– 500 |
| Teacher | 2000 |
| Builder, welder, electrician, loader and other working specialties | 1500–3000 |
| Guide | about 5000 |
| Engineer | 4800 |
| Programmer | 5000 |
| Policeman, Firefighter, Military Person | 2800 |
| Sellers | 2000 |
| Accountant | 3300 |
Minimum
The minimum wage that employees can qualify for depends on the following criteria:
- The age of the employee (under or over 18).
- Payment form (hourly or monthly).
Adult workers are not paid less than 5000 shekels in law. Teenagers receive the following percentage from the salary of adult colleagues:
- up to 16 years old - 70 shekels;
- up to 17 years old - 75 shekels;
- under 18 years old - 83 shekels.
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Compliance with the requirements of the legislation is monitored by the executive block of the Ministry of Economy.
Average
Average income equals about 10,000 ILS a month "dirty". But this is the "average temperature in the hospital." Each of the spheres of activity has individual characteristics of development. At the same time, earnings are steadily increasing from year to year for the majority of working Israelis. This is especially true of the well-being of people employed in the extractive industry.
Teachers are valued least of all among highly qualified employees. Their salaries are relatively low, and they are growing rather slowly. This often leads to strikes at the beginning of the school year.
There is no hard and fast rule for those in blue-collar jobs. With a guaranteed minimum, such employees can receive salaries several times higher. If a person gets a job with a piece-rate system of remuneration, it all depends on his individual performance.
Average starting salary (including for foreigners)
A labor migrant should be prepared to be offered a job with a salary slightly less than the minimum. The starting income of "guest workers" starts from the mark 4000 shekels.
Since Israeli employers value qualified personnel, an important role in the formation of the salary of each employee is played by his personal experience in a particular position. For example, the "run-up" in salaries of doctors at the start of a career (in residency) and in acquiring the necessary qualifications is about 2000 USD... The higher qualifications are required, the greater the difference between starting and “base” wages.
If the migrant worker has a good education and experience at home, he can apply for a higher salary at the starting point of his career in Israel. But each case is individual, and it is impossible to give one hundred percent guarantees regarding the previous experience. In general, an employee who meets the employer's requirements can expect to receive the same salary as an Israeli.
Maximum
The salary in national energy companies (this is the most profitable field of activity) can be 6185 US currency units monthly... In the country as a whole, it is difficult to analyze the possible maximum income depending on the direction of activity.
In a market economy, the “upper bar” of earnings is often blurred, and the criteria are reduced to the ability to work hard, improve your knowledge and skills, do business, and understand current market trends.
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Labor remuneration by city and region
If we talk about the average monthly earnings in the regions, now the amounts in shekels are as follows:
- Akko -8051;
- Ashdod -9347;
- Ashkelon -9032;
- Beer Sheva -9683;
- Golan Heights - 7403;
- Jerusalem -8558;
- Judea and Samaria - 8334;
- Kinneret area -7271;
- Petah Tikva - 11 315;
- Ramle - 8166;
- Rehovot - 11 729;
- Tel Aviv - 12 547;
- Hadera - 9662;
- Haifa - 11 192;
- Safed - 7324.
Payroll taxes
All of the above income is shown before taxes. There are several of them in Israel, and their sum can be quite high.
Income tax
Income tax is considered progressive, increasing from 10 to 50% depending on the amount of wages. There is a preferential taxation system for Israeli citizens.
The maximum numbers are shown in the table.
| Salary in shekels | Bid |
| up to 5220 | 10% |
| 5221 – 8920 | 14% |
| 8921 – 13 860 | 21% |
| 13 861 – 19 800 | 31% |
| 19 801 – 41 410 | 34% |
| 41 411 – 66 960 | 48% |
| 66 961 and above | 50% |
Social contributions and other taxes
Social and health insurance contributions are approximately 12% from income. Payments to the pension fund also apply (at least 2,5% from salary).
From the "dirty" salary "on hand" remains 75%, and this is the maximum. Taxation usually eats up about half of your earnings.
The tax is levied on the purchase of real estate if the seller is not the developer. The amount of the collection reaches to 10% when the cost of the object is over 1 million US dollars. The contribution for real estate in the property is assigned by the municipality. Initial rate - 200 shekels monthly. Donation and transfer of an apartment to ownership are not taxed.
From the payment of VAT, amounting to 18%, only tourists are exempted. The amount of the property income tax is 35%, capital tax - 45%... The tax on the purchase of a car, according to various sources, can go up to 125% from the cost of the car.
Health care tax is most often paid by the employer. For an unemployed person, it can be approximately 100 shekels per month.
The ratio of salary and living expenses
Renting an apartment in the city center will cost 500 USD per month. Electricity bills are about half this amount, but budget-conscious citizens pay around 50. More 15 USD you need to pay for utilities, 20 - costs for water and telephony. Cleaning of the territory and lift service are paid separately, cable TV approximately USD 30.
Medicine is paid here, but it is impossible to answer exactly how much it costs to "get sick" in Israel. The insurance fee is paid to the health insurance fund, the amount depends on the range of services and the age of the insured. It can fluctuate from several tens to hundreds of dollars.
An expensive pleasure in Israel is not only a private car, but also the use of public transport. For example, the cost of a bus or tram ride in Tel Aviv for 1.5 hours is about 100 rubles in terms of Russian currency. Day pass will cost More than 200 rubles... The cost of a 20 minute taxi ride is 1300 rubles.
However, food and clothing are unusually cheap for Russians.
Unemployment Rate and Prospects for Migrants
In 2021, according to experts, the unemployment rate fell to a very low level. Now he is 4%... There were fewer unemployed people only in 1979 (2,4%). The paths to agriculture are open for migrants (monthly wages up to 2000 USD). Vacancies for security guards, nurses, and catering workers are also often closed at the expense of immigrants. Among the latter there are 5-10 times more illegal immigrants, but they also earn less.
Israel is an attractive country for labor migrants. But to live here really well, you need to have experience, qualifications, and a diploma. The fact that the experience in the homeland of newcomers is often taken into account inspires a certain optimism.
