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After decades, the Ministry of Defense is changing its compensation system: employees will receive fixed salary increases, excellence bonuses, and new incentives, with some of the additions also being recognized for pension purposes.

The new agreement introduces fixed salary additions recognized for pension purposes, non-absence incentives, and excellence grants for eligible staff. The Ministry of Defense Director General stated that the ministry is transitioning to a stable and modern model, replacing fragile premiums with solid, pension-protected salary components.

The average salary for an Israeli employee in July was 14,561 shekels - an increase of 499 shekels from July of last year. This is according to preliminary estimates published by the Central Bureau of Statistics. The updated average salary for June was 15,218 shekels. The average salary for an employee in high-tech: 36,584 shekels.

The company's board of directors is expected to approve the new compensation policy for the controlling shareholder in October. What will his monthly salary be, how many bonuses is he expected to receive, and how is this related to the company's success?

The average salary for a 100% position reaches about 16.6 thousand shekels, and the median is about 15.1 thousand; for veteran teachers, the salary reaches more than 20 thousand shekels, and in management, it is already approaching 30 thousand. The pay slips of young teachers are indeed lower, but a large part of the gap comes from part-time positions and a salary structure that rewards seniority...

Good news for hundreds of public sector employees who will receive permanent salary increases, an upgrade to their per diem and subsistence conditions, and a special retroactive compensation for the past years.

About 54% of employees began the summer vacation without vacation days and were forced to fund 2.8 vacation days out of pocket in July — this is according to a check by "Oketz Ma'arachot" among about 10,000 pay slips. At the same time, there was a 15% jump in the use of sick days. The reason: unlike a vacation day, for the second and third day of illness, 50% of the salary is paid.

A company car looks like a free benefit, but in practice, it is an amount added to the payslip and taxed as income. Here is how it is calculated, how much it really costs you, and why your tax bracket is the most important variable in the deal.

A new collective agreement signed today at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority includes a signing bonus, a permanent salary increase, recognition of professional seniority, and additional benefits for approximately 2,200 employees.

An extension order signed two weeks ago updates the value of a recuperation day for private sector employees from 418 to 481 shekels. The Histadrut clarifies to "Ha-Yom": an employer who has already paid the old rate will transfer the difference this month. Civil servants already received the update in June. The average addition per employee will be slightly more than 300 shekels gross.

An extension order signed last week increases convalescence pay for private sector employees by 8%. Those who have already received their 2026 payment may be entitled to a retroactive adjustment.

The public real estate company is expected to extend the tenure of Chairman Yossi Prashkovsky and CEO and brother Sharon, who are among the controlling shareholders. What does the compensation package include, what is the annual bonus cap, and what new benefit will they receive?

The Ministry of Finance has published the security system salary report for 2023-2024. The average salary in secret agencies stands at 32,225 NIS. The average budgetary pension for IDF officers is valued at nine million NIS. The number of civilian IDF employees reached approximately 8,000 in 2024.

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The board of directors of Azorim is set to extend the tenure of chairman Gershi Friedman for another year. Details regarding his monthly compensation and bonus structure have been disclosed.

Holland's base salary for "Spider-Man: New Day" was $20 million, but bonuses from the film's revenue change the whole picture — and according to reports, they could put a huge sum of $100 million (and perhaps even more) into his pocket. An industry executive has already compared the young star to Robert Downey Jr., who also earned a fortune thanks to "Iron Man".

A program promoted by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education, offering improved salary conditions to new recruits, has sparked anger among veteran teachers. Educators are protesting the state's willingness to pay significantly more to outside hires while neglecting those who have been in the system for years.

The Ministry of Education is offering a temporary employment track — up to 5 years — in an attempt to address the teacher shortage: about 8,000 teaching staff will be recruited on personal contracts, with salaries based on their experience and professional background, even outside the field of education. Teachers who complete one school year will also be able to receive a retention bonus of up to...

The 20% tax bracket has been expanded from 16,150 to 19,000 shekels per month, and the 31% bracket up to 25,100 shekels, a change resulting in monthly savings of up to 420 shekels.

A new collective agreement has been signed for approximately 300 employees of the Biblical Zoo and the Israel Aquarium in Jerusalem, featuring a 17% average salary increase, a signing bonus of up to 2,000 shekels, and enhanced social benefits.

Official salary data shows an increase, but a new in-depth analysis of the labor market reveals that this is not a real benefit for workers, but a worrying structural change affecting the entire economy.

The Histadrut and Arkia management have signed a collective agreement for aircraft maintenance staff, securing salary increases and expanded social benefits through the end of 2028.

Two new collective agreements signed today with employees of Hot Mobile and Ta'abura Yamit Ashdod include salary increases, improved rights, and regulation of working conditions. At Hot Mobile, employees will receive an average annual salary increase of 3%, along with a series of additional benefits.

The Knesset will pay at least 676 thousand shekels to six new MKs who will enter the Knesset during a period when it is in election recess. During this time, parliamentary activity is almost non-existent.

Ahead of the shareholders' vote on doubling the CEOs' compensation package, Monday denies to its employees any connection to the recent wave of layoffs, explaining that it is a periodic update. The company notes that the salary has not been updated since the IPO five years ago, and that it will now be adjusted to the level customary in the market.

Former Interior Minister Moshe Arbel, appointed chairman of Mehadrin, is set to receive a compensation package worth up to 3.4 million shekels annually for an 80% position.

Holiday pay is a right often overlooked by hourly and daily workers. We explain who is eligible, the seniority and attendance requirements, and how to verify your pay slip to ensure you receive what you are owed.

A new four-year collective agreement has been signed for approximately 300 employees at the Strauss dairy plant in the Bar-Lev industrial park. The deal includes a 4% annual salary increase, a 1,000 NIS signing bonus, subsidized couple vacations, and individual pay adjustments.

The average high-tech salary reached 35,760 shekels per month in May 2026, a 13.7% increase from May of last year. However, the number of positions remained virtually unchanged, signaling a shift in industry dynamics.

A new study by Payoneer Workforce Management reveals that Tel Aviv is among the most expensive global cities for hiring, while offering employees one of the lowest net salaries.

Roy Mann and Eran Zinman, the founders and CEOs of Monday, are asking the company's general meeting for a tiered salary increase that will bring them to a level of $14 million each. The company recently announced the layoff of 600 employees.

The management of yes, the workers' committee, and the National Federation of Labor have signed an extension of the collective agreement through the end of 2026. The deal includes a salary increase of up to 3% and improved pension contributions.

You celebrated too early: the Minister of Labor has not yet signed the extension order, and upcoming convalescence pay will be paid at the old rate. When will you see the increase, what are you entitled to based on seniority, and which measure from the previous two years has been completely canceled? We set the record straight.

The Histadrut and the Ministry of Finance have signed a six-year collective agreement for Israel Fire and Rescue Services employees. The deal includes salary increases of thousands of shekels, bonuses, improved retirement terms, and disability insurance coverage.

An Israeli employee earning 15,000 shekels a month may transfer, together with their employer, more than a million shekels to National Insurance and health insurance over 40 years of work. In Israel, payments are lower than in much of Western Europe, but the link between the payment amount and the old-age pension is weaker than in the USA and Germany.

Doral's market value has increased sixfold since Yoni Hantzis took office as CEO. The company is now proposing to increase his annual compensation package by 78%, to 7.4 million shekels.