Data shows: where and how in Israel you can earn more money

Analysis of data from the Central Bureau of Statistics and auditing firms reveals how profession, gender, age, and geography affect salaries in Israel. The average salary in early summer 2026 is about 14,800 shekels. In high-tech, salaries reach 35,000-45,000, while in services they are below average. The gender gap: men earn 17,300, women 11,200. Salaries rise with age, peaking at 45-55. Geography: for every 100 km from the center, income drops by 15%.

Ynet economic commentator Gad Lior analyzes data from the Central Bureau of Statistics and auditing firms to show how four factors—profession, gender, age, and geography—affect salary levels in Israel. In early summer 2026, the average salary in the country was about 14,800 shekels gross per month. In the high-tech sector, salaries reach 35,000-45,000 shekels, while in services, education, and social work they are below average. The gap between men and women is significant: men earn an average of 17,300 shekels, women 11,200. Age dynamics show growth from 8,500 shekels at ages 20-29 to a peak at 45-55, after which a decline begins. The geographic factor is also important: for every 100 kilometers away from the center, income drops by about 15%, and the gap between the center and the periphery reaches 20-30%. The author notes that the government does not take sufficient measures to strengthen the periphery, except for tax benefits.