The Central Bureau of Statistics published preliminary estimates showing the average tech sector salary reached NIS 35,760 in May, a 13.7% increase year-over-year, while the overall average salary in June stood at NIS 15,223, up 7.7%. The number of salaried jobs rose 2% to 4.22 million, but tech employment remained virtually unchanged.
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) released preliminary estimates on Tuesday showing the average monthly salary for Israeli employees rose to NIS 15,223 in June 2026, up 7.7% from June 2025, according to Israeli media reports. The number of salaried jobs also increased by 2% to 4.22 million in June, the CBS data indicated.
The tech sector saw a sharper rise, with the average salary reaching NIS 35,760 in May, a 13.7% increase year-over-year. However, tech employment remained virtually unchanged, continuing a trend of declining share in the overall workforce, according to the CBS estimates.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, the June wage figure marks a continued upward trend from May's average of NIS 14,277. The CBS noted that the figures are preliminary and subject to revision.
3 developments
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- DevelopingGrowth Companies Forum: cost of hiring an Israeli developer rose 17-22% in the past year
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