Salaries

The Ministry of Labor and the Israel Innovation Authority launched a 25 million shekel initiative to bridge the high-tech gender gap, addressing wage disparities, maternity leave challenges, and leadership underrepresentation.

The annual Israeli high-tech salary survey for 2026 reveals a median monthly salary of 40,000 shekels, widespread AI adoption, persistent gender wage gaps, and a 16% premium for working at foreign companies.

Senior banking executives in Israel are increasingly leaving traditional financial institutions for lucrative positions in the non-bank sector, driven largely by executive pay caps and abundant market opportunities.

Israel's high-tech industry reports a massive recovery in H1 2026, with exports hitting $46.5 billion and capital raising reaching $9.2 billion, though a strengthening shekel threatens profit margins.

A fierce talent war for artificial intelligence researchers in Israel has pushed monthly gross salaries to 90,000 shekels, accompanied by lucrative stock options and advanced computing resources.

The IDF Chief of Staff launched a public attack against the Ministry of Finance, warning that security coffers are empty. Among career personnel, 73% report a negative impact on their family life, and nearly 19% have considered resigning. "They work around the clock, go home rarely, and are not compensated accordingly," said a senior officer in the General Staff.

The Ministry of Finance salary report reveals: an IDF officer retires with an average pension of 20,000 shekels per month and an accumulated pension of 9 million shekels, while a Major General receives about 73,000 shekels per month. The average pension in the IDF is far from the target set by law; Shin Bet and Mossad employees lead the table, women remain behind.

The Council of the Chief Rabbinate has approved the immediate renewal of practical exams for shochets and a temporary certification track for team leaders. The move aims to address a manpower shortage that has driven up koshering costs for imported meat, though consumer price relief is not guaranteed.

Pasternak Shoham is preparing for an IPO and reveals the salaries of its senior executives. Kérastase opens its first pop-up in Israel with Sydney Sweeney, and Office Depot returns to Eilat. Google, Teva, JDC, and the Clear Sky organization will distribute an innovation award to non-profits in the field of mental health.

The Local Government Center has petitioned the High Court to lift a budget freeze, warning that the delay threatens salary payments for 'Summer Vacation School' staff. The court previously blocked several transfers approved by the Finance Committee.

More than a week after the scheduled payment date for July salaries, millions of public sector employees, retirees, and welfare recipients in Iraq have yet to receive their wages. Senior officials admit that the liquidity crisis, exacerbated by the impact on oil revenues, makes it difficult for the government to meet its financial obligations.

Monday's leadership initiated a wave of layoffs affecting 620 employees while simultaneously asking shareholders to approve a plan to double their own compensation packages to $14 million by 2029.

Actor Sean Astin said the meager salary he received for the original trilogy left him in financial distress. According to him, he was forced to part with his house due to a huge gap between the global success of the films and the compensation he received.

While many tech companies are cutting staff due to AI adoption, defense-tech startups are actively expanding and increasing salaries. A GotFriends report attributes this to global security shifts and rising demand for defense technologies.

Yes, you read that right: the Philadelphia star will pocket only $3.8 million. There are 18 college players who will earn more than "King James" in the upcoming season.