Minimum wage in Israel in 2026

₪6,443.85 per month¹

per monthGeneral rate since April 1, 2026

Also stated as ₪35.40 / hour

Next change

No scheduled increase on record.

Since 2008Full history

Year 2026

Rates in force during 2026

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 01.04.2025 \| 288.35 \| 249.90 \| 33.58 \| 34.32 \| 6,247.67 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪6,247.67/ monthApril 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026	April 1, 2025	April 1, 2026
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) שכר חודשי: 6,443.85 ש"ח (החל ב- 01.04.2026) Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪6,443.85/ monthApril 1, 2026 – current	April 1, 2026	current

2 rates in force

Rates by worker type, industry and employer size

The highest rate that fits the job applies.

Applies to	Rate	Effective
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) שכר יומי למועסק 5 ימים בשבוע: 297.4 ש"ח (החל ב- 01.04.2026) Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪297.40/ dayApril 1, 2026	April 1, 2026
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) שכר יומי למועסק 6 ימים בשבוע: 257.75 ש"ח (החל ב- 01.04.2026) Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪257.75/ dayApril 1, 2026	April 1, 2026

2008 to 2026

History

Each step is a rate row with its own quoted source.

₪0₪2,000₪4,000₪6,000₪8,0002010201520202025Today₪3,850.18₪6,443.85

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Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 01.04.2025 \| 288.35 \| 249.90 \| 33.58 \| 34.32 \| 6,247.67 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪6,247.67/ monthApril 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026	April 1, 2025	April 1, 2026
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 01.04.2024 \| 271.38 \| 235.20 \| 31.61 \| 32.30 \| 5,880.02 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪5,880.02/ monthApril 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025	April 1, 2024	April 1, 2025
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.04.2023 \| 257.16 \| 222.87 \| 29.95 \| 30.61 \| 5,571.75 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪5,571.75/ monthApril 1, 2023 – April 1, 2024	April 1, 2023	April 1, 2024
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.12.2017 \| 244.62 \| 212.00 \| 28.49 \| \| 5,300.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪5,300.00/ monthDecember 1, 2017 – April 1, 2023	December 1, 2017	April 1, 2023
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.1.2017 \| 230.77 \| 200.00 \| 26.88 \| \| 5,000.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪5,000.00/ monthJanuary 1, 2017 – December 1, 2017	January 1, 2017	December 1, 2017
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.7.2016 \| 222.69 \| 193.00 \| 25.94 \| \| 4,825.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪4,825.00/ monthJuly 1, 2016 – January 1, 2017	July 1, 2016	January 1, 2017
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.4.2015 \| 214.62 \| 186.00 \| 25.00 \| \| 4,650.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪4,650.00/ monthApril 1, 2015 – July 1, 2016	April 1, 2015	July 1, 2016
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.10.2012 \| 198.46 \| 172.00 \| 23.12 \| \| 4,300.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪4,300.00/ monthOctober 1, 2012 – April 1, 2015	October 1, 2012	April 1, 2015
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.07.2011 \| 189.23 \| 164.00 \| 22.04 \| \| 4,100.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪4,100.00/ monthJuly 1, 2011 – October 1, 2012	July 1, 2011	October 1, 2012
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.04.2011 \| 179.55 \| 155.61 \| 20.92 \| \| 3,890.25 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪3,890.25/ monthApril 1, 2011 – July 1, 2011	April 1, 2011	July 1, 2011
Standard Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.07.2008 \| 177.70 \| 154.01 \| 20.70 \| \| 3,850.18 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Adult (18+) monthly minimum wage, National Insurance Institute table. Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪3,850.18/ monthJuly 1, 2008 – April 1, 2011	July 1, 2008	April 1, 2011

Earlier rules by employer size, worker type and condition (22)

Applies to	Rate	Effective	Until
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 01.04.2025 \| 288.35 \| 249.90 \| 33.58 \| 34.32 \| 6,247.67 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪288.35/ dayApril 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026	April 1, 2025	April 1, 2026
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 01.04.2025 \| 288.35 \| 249.90 \| 33.58 \| 34.32 \| 6,247.67 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪249.90/ dayApril 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026	April 1, 2025	April 1, 2026
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 01.04.2024 \| 271.38 \| 235.20 \| 31.61 \| 32.30 \| 5,880.02 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪271.38/ dayApril 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025	April 1, 2024	April 1, 2025
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 01.04.2024 \| 271.38 \| 235.20 \| 31.61 \| 32.30 \| 5,880.02 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪235.20/ dayApril 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025	April 1, 2024	April 1, 2025
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.04.2023 \| 257.16 \| 222.87 \| 29.95 \| 30.61 \| 5,571.75 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪257.16/ dayApril 1, 2023 – April 1, 2024	April 1, 2023	April 1, 2024
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.04.2023 \| 257.16 \| 222.87 \| 29.95 \| 30.61 \| 5,571.75 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪222.87/ dayApril 1, 2023 – April 1, 2024	April 1, 2023	April 1, 2024
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.12.2017 \| 244.62 \| 212.00 \| 28.49 \| \| 5,300.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪244.62/ dayDecember 1, 2017 – April 1, 2023	December 1, 2017	April 1, 2023
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.12.2017 \| 244.62 \| 212.00 \| 28.49 \| \| 5,300.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪212.00/ dayDecember 1, 2017 – April 1, 2023	December 1, 2017	April 1, 2023
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.1.2017 \| 230.77 \| 200.00 \| 26.88 \| \| 5,000.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪230.77/ dayJanuary 1, 2017 – December 1, 2017	January 1, 2017	December 1, 2017
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.1.2017 \| 230.77 \| 200.00 \| 26.88 \| \| 5,000.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪200.00/ dayJanuary 1, 2017 – December 1, 2017	January 1, 2017	December 1, 2017
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.7.2016 \| 222.69 \| 193.00 \| 25.94 \| \| 4,825.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪222.69/ dayJuly 1, 2016 – January 1, 2017	July 1, 2016	January 1, 2017
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.7.2016 \| 222.69 \| 193.00 \| 25.94 \| \| 4,825.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪193.00/ dayJuly 1, 2016 – January 1, 2017	July 1, 2016	January 1, 2017
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.4.2015 \| 214.62 \| 186.00 \| 25.00 \| \| 4,650.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪214.62/ dayApril 1, 2015 – July 1, 2016	April 1, 2015	July 1, 2016
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.4.2015 \| 214.62 \| 186.00 \| 25.00 \| \| 4,650.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪186.00/ dayApril 1, 2015 – July 1, 2016	April 1, 2015	July 1, 2016
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.10.2012 \| 198.46 \| 172.00 \| 23.12 \| \| 4,300.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪198.46/ dayOctober 1, 2012 – April 1, 2015	October 1, 2012	April 1, 2015
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.10.2012 \| 198.46 \| 172.00 \| 23.12 \| \| 4,300.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪172.00/ dayOctober 1, 2012 – April 1, 2015	October 1, 2012	April 1, 2015
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.07.2011 \| 189.23 \| 164.00 \| 22.04 \| \| 4,100.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪189.23/ dayJuly 1, 2011 – October 1, 2012	July 1, 2011	October 1, 2012
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.07.2011 \| 189.23 \| 164.00 \| 22.04 \| \| 4,100.00 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Set under the Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (legislated step). Verified September 26, 2026	₪164.00/ dayJuly 1, 2011 – October 1, 2012	July 1, 2011	October 1, 2012
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.04.2011 \| 179.55 \| 155.61 \| 20.92 \| \| 3,890.25 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪179.55/ dayApril 1, 2011 – July 1, 2011	April 1, 2011	July 1, 2011
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.04.2011 \| 179.55 \| 155.61 \| 20.92 \| \| 3,890.25 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪155.61/ dayApril 1, 2011 – July 1, 2011	April 1, 2011	July 1, 2011
5-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.07.2008 \| 177.70 \| 154.01 \| 20.70 \| \| 3,850.18 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 5 days a week (1/21.67 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪177.70/ dayJuly 1, 2008 – April 1, 2011	July 1, 2008	April 1, 2011
6-day work week Source: Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 (חוק שכר מינימום, התשמ"ז-1987) 1.07.2008 \| 177.70 \| 154.01 \| 20.70 \| \| 3,850.18 Source agency page snapshot September 26, 2026 Notes Daily minimum for a worker employed 6 days a week (1/25 of the monthly). Automatic April update of the Minimum Wage Law (47.5% of the average wage), not a CPI adjustment. Verified September 26, 2026	₪154.01/ dayJuly 1, 2008 – April 1, 2011	July 1, 2008	April 1, 2011

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Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Israel in 2026?

₪6,443.85 per month since April 1, 2026.

Is the minimum wage in Israel increasing?

No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.

1 level of law

How this rate is resolved

The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.

Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:

Israel

Israel sets 4 rules of its own.

Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources

Minimum Wage Law, 5747-1987 sets a national monthly minimum for workers aged 18+ and derives daily (1/25 of the monthly for a 6-day week, 1/21.67 for a 5-day week) and hourly rates (monthly / 182 hours since 1.4.2018; / 186 before). The monthly minimum is updated each April 1 to 47.5% of the average wage. Youth rates (under 18, percentages of the adult rate) and the apprentice rate are set in the Minimum Wage (Youth and Apprentices) regulations and are not yet in the dataset. Figures from the National Insurance Institute page.

Israel

Enforcement

Enforced by Ministry of Labor, Wage Enforcement (משרד העבודה).