Jerusalem, 5 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The average monthly salary for Israeli employees reached 14,455 shekels ($4,560) in August 2026, representing a 4.2% nominal increase compared to August 2025, according to data released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics.
Adjusted for inflation via the Consumer Price Index, the average real wage stood at 11,397 shekels ($3,595), marking a 2.7% growth in real purchasing power year-over-year.
The national labor market encompassed 4.156 million salaried positions during the month. While overall employment grew by 0.9% year-over-year, total salaried positions contracted by 2.2% compared to July 2026.
The metrics reflect sustained wage growth and strengthening real income despite minor short-term contraction in total national employment levels, explained the Bureau.
