Working in Israel
Finding work, understanding contracts, taxes, and workers' rights.
Practical Guidance
Finding work in Israel can be challenging for new olim, especially without fluent Hebrew. However, Israel's strong economy, tech sector, and international business community offer many opportunities. Understanding your rights, tax obligations, and the job market will help you navigate the employment landscape.
Working in Israel can be a cultural adjustment as well as a career one.
Workplaces can feel more direct, informal and fast-moving than those many Anglos are accustomed to.
But don't confuse informality with an absence of employment rights.
Your Contract
Before starting a job, understand:
- Salary.
- Working hours.
- Role.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Sick leave.
- Pension.
- Travel arrangements.
- Bonuses/commission.
- Notice arrangements.
Your Payslip
Learn to read your tlush.
Common deductions can include:
- Income tax.
- National Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Pension contributions.
The Ministry of Labor confirms that employees are entitled to payment for work periods including required training and probation, and employers may make statutory deductions including tax, National Insurance and pension contributions.
Ministry of Labor – wages and employee rights
New Oleh Tax Position
New immigrants can have particular tax entitlements, especially where overseas income or assets are involved.
The rules can be complex, so use a qualified adviser for individual circumstances.
The Tax Authority currently also provides a 2026–2030 process relating to specified tax reliefs for eligible new immigrants and veteran returning residents.
Tax Authority – tax relief for new immigrants
Anglo Dad tip: Don't compare a gross Israeli salary with a gross UK salary and assume you've understood the offer. Look at pension, tax, benefits, travel and expected working hours as a package.
Frequently Asked Questions
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