Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Israel by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Israel — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2025 data).
What is a good salary in Israel?
Key facts
- National median: ~$42,140 gross ~$35,049 after tax (2025 data, 83% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$123,781/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$29,665 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2025)
$42,140 gross · $35,049 after tax · $29,665 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Israel
By take-home, the highest pay in Israel is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $123,781 net after tax (4.8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $204,248 | $123,781 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $174,883 | $110,473 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $157,100 | $101,079 |
| AI Engineer | $151,498 | $98,119 |
| Engineering Manager | $145,681 | $95,046 |
| Dentist | $127,771 | $85,584 |
| Data Engineer | $118,098 | $80,474 |
| Software Engineer | $117,523 | $80,170 |
| Product Manager | $117,497 | $80,156 |
| Cloud Engineer | $113,243 | $77,909 |
| DevOps Engineer | $112,904 | $77,730 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $106,658 | $74,430 |
| Management Consultant | $101,764 | $71,845 |
| Pharmacist | $101,465 | $71,687 |
| Data Scientist | $97,783 | $69,656 |
| Sales Manager | $87,497 | $63,811 |
| General Manager | $83,093 | $61,308 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $81,389 | $60,339 |
| Marketing Manager | $79,543 | $59,290 |
| Project Manager | $79,543 | $59,290 |
| Civil Engineer | $78,635 | $58,774 |
| UX Designer | $78,342 | $58,608 |
| Operations Manager | $73,900 | $55,893 |
| Business Analyst | $72,115 | $54,682 |
| Remote Freelancer | $71,055 | $53,963 |
| Physiotherapist | $70,013 | $53,256 |
| Finance Analyst | $69,599 | $52,975 |
| HR Manager | $68,959 | $52,541 |
| University Lecturer | $64,837 | $49,745 |
| Content Writer | $61,710 | $47,624 |
| Accountant | $54,044 | $42,470 |
| Hospitality Manager | $51,405 | $40,839 |
| Graphic Designer | $50,551 | $40,311 |
| Nurse | $48,284 | $38,909 |
| Teacher | $46,839 | $38,016 |
| Chef | $45,662 | $37,288 |
| Plumber | $45,488 | $37,180 |
| Electrician | $45,222 | $37,016 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Israel's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Israel salary estimates · Source: Israel national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Israel
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$204,248
- Income tax−$80,467
- Net (after tax)$123,781
- Local prices−$19,014
- Real value$104,767
Keep rate 61% · net $123,781 · real value $104,767 (local prices eat into it)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $204,248 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$80,467 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 61%. |
| Net (after tax) | $123,781 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| − Local prices (PPP) | −$19,014 | Pricier than the US — your net buys less. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $104,767 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Israel salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Israel?▾
The national median is about $42,140 gross (~$35,049 after tax) for 2025. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $86,646 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Israel?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Israel is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Israel?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Israel's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Israel salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.