Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Israel (updated 1 April 2026) is 6,443.85 ILS/month or 35.40 ILS/hour. Thai workers are entitled to the same minimum wage under Israeli law. Overtime: first 2 hours 125%, thereafter 150%.
| Basis | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per month | 6,443.85 ₪ |
| Per hour | 35.40 ₪ |
| Per day | 304.44 ₪ |
| Per week | 1,522.20 ₪ |
💰 Below minimum wage?
If you earn less than 35.40 ILS/hour — it is illegal! Scan your payslip or get free legal advice.
Overtime and Rest
Overtime Pay
- •Regular workday: up to 8 hours
- •1st and 2nd extra hour: 125% of regular wage
- •3rd hour and beyond: 150% of regular wage
- •Work on rest day (Saturday/Friday): 150% per hour
- •Weekly rest: at least 36 consecutive hours
🧮 Accurate Calculation
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Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
Annual Leave
- •First work year: 14 vacation days
- •Years 2–3: 16 days
- •Years 4–10: 18–21 days
- •Unused vacation days can be redeemed for cash
- •Vacation is also paid at the end of employment
Sick Leave
- •1.5 sick days per work month (18 days/year)
- •First sick day: unpaid
- •Second day: 50% of wage
- •Third day and beyond: 100% of wage
- •Doctor's note required
Holidays
Workers are entitled to 9 paid holidays per year (Israeli holidays). Working on a holiday entitles to full pay + an additional 50% or an alternative day off.
Severance Pay
A worker dismissed after at least one year of work is entitled to severance pay — one monthly salary per year of work. This right also applies to foreign workers.
- •Eligibility: after one full year of work
- •Rate: one monthly salary per year
- •Resignation due to abuse/non-payment — eligible
- •Contract end: also entitled to severance
- •Severance is tax-exempt up to a ceiling
⚠️ Dismissed? Without severance?
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Legal and Illegal Deductions
Legal Deductions
- •National Insurance: 0.04% of wage (up to a ceiling)
- •Health Insurance: up to 3.1%
- •Income Tax: according to income level (below threshold — exempt)
- •Rent: up to 25% with written consent
Illegal Deductions
- ❌Recruitment or agent fees
- ❌Visa fees (employer must pay)
- ❌Arbitrary fines
- ❌Deductions without written consent
- ❌Deductions for unused "rest hours"
- ❌Deductions for food when there is no choice
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What to Do When Rights Are Violated
- •Scan your payslip — quick AI analysis
- •Get free legal advice — professional handling
- •Contact Kav LaOved: 03-6884452 (aid for foreign workers)
- •Keep copies of all documents: contract, payslips, messages
- •Document: take photos, save WhatsApp messages, record dates
🚨 Emergency Case
If the employer holds your passport, refuses to pay, or threatens — seek help immediately and get legal advice.