Employment overview in Israel
Hiring in Israel requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Israel without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is ILS and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Hebrew / English, and contracts must comply with Israel employment law.
Key employment laws in Israel
- Working hours42 hrs/week
- Probation periodCustomary 3–6 months
- Notice period1 day – 1 month (tenure)
- Paid annual leave12–24 days
- Public holidays9
- Minimum wageILS 5,572/month
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Israel
Payroll in Israel runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~7.5% on top of gross + pension. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Israel
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~7.5% on top of gross + pension) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Israel?
- Hire in Israel in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Israel employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in ILS on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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