Hiring in Israel

 

Global Employment Solutions & EOR in Israel

Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Israel. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.

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Capital City
Jerusalem
Currency
Israeli new shekel (₪, ILS)
Language
Arabic, Hebrew
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employment Costs
Termination
Population
9216900

What You Need to Know About Employing in Israel

Don’t risk non-compliance with local employment, social insurance, and tax regulations.

Select any of the categories below to learn more, and even review our employee cost salary calculator in Israel.

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How it works
Employer Costs
Employee Income Taxes
Employee Social Contributions
Working Hours
Holidays & Vacation
Sick Leave Entitlement
Parental Leave
Annual Leave Entitlement
Severance Pay Entitlement
Termination
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How does Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions work in Israel?

Israel’s tech talent and startup ecosystem are globally renowned, but its labor laws require expertise. Omnipresent acts as your Employer of Record (EOR), handling compliance with NII regulations without a local presence.

We streamline payroll, benefits like 12 days of leave, and tax filings, so you can manage teams in Tel Aviv or Haifa effortlessly. Our platform offers a customized solution for Israel’s innovative market.

  • Fast, compliant onboarding.
  • Contracts in ILS, locally managed.
  • Insights on competitive wages.
  • Easy expansion with full coverage.
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Employer Costs in Israel

Employer costs include Transportation, Severance Pay, and Pension Fund and Insurance. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs or contact us for further information.

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Employee Income Taxes in Israel

The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 10% - 47%.

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Employee Social Contributions in Israel

Employee contributions include National Insurance and Health Insurance.

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Working Hours in Israel

42 hours/week and 8 hours/day. The workweek is Sunday-Thursday. Any hours above are considered overtime. Overtime is compensated at a rate of 1.25x-1.50x salary and capped at max. 16 hours/week.

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Holidays & Vacation in Israel

Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.

  • Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 - Passover (Pesach) (פסח)
  • Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 - Mimouna, Seventh day of Passover (מימונה, שביעי של פסח)
  • Thursday, May 01, 2025 - Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) (יום העצמאות)
  • Monday, Jun 02, 2025 - Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) (שבועות)
  • Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 - Rosh Hashanah (Yom Teruah) (ראש השנה)
  • Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 - Rosh Hashanah (Day 2) (ראש השנה יום 2)
  • Thursday, Oct 02, 2025 - Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) (יום כיפור)
  • Tuesday, Oct 07, 2025 - Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) (סוכות)
  • Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 - Simchat Torah/ Shmini Atzeret (שמחת תורה/שמיני עצרת)
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Sick Leave Entitlement in Israel

Accrued at a rate of 1.5 days per month with a maximum of 90 days total. Paid at 0%-100% regular pay depending on length.

Parental Leave in Israel

Maternity: 15 weeks paid leave + 11 weeks unpaid leave.

Paternity: Father entitled to use up to 6 weeks of mother's maternity leave if mother waives entitlement.

Annual Leave Entitlement in Israel

Depends on years of service, from 12-20 working days min.

Severance Pay Entitlement in Israel

Yes. Severance pay depends on years of continuous service. 1 months’ salary for every year worked is paid as severance. 8.33% contribution covers this payment (if paid by employer each month).

Termination in Israel

Formal process required, and notice and severance is payable in most cases. However, termination can be based on any ground other than discrimination unless the employee is part of a protected group.

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The benefits of growing a global team and finding the best talent anywhere in the world are endless. It’s important to note that labour laws and regulations in Israel are strict with penalties for non-compliance. Let our team take care of the global employment solutions such as payroll, benefits, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business. We are here to help you every step of the way.

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