Foreign Caregiver Salary – Components, Rights & Deductions
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Minimum Wage (Gross)
The monthly minimum wage is ₪6,443.85 gross, effective April 2026.
| Monthly Gross Salary | ₪6,443.85 |
| Daily (6-day work week) | ₪257.75 |
| Hourly | ₪35.40 |
| Weekly rest day / holiday pay (when wage does not exceed minimum) | ₪439.74 |
Permitted Salary Deductions
Deductions shown for Haifa & Center (full data). Housing deductions vary by zone (see net salary table above).
| Housing – employer-owned apartment (Haifa & Center) | ₪192.81 |
| Housing – non-employer-owned apartment (Haifa & Center) | ₪385.61 |
| Food supply – only if stated in contract | ₪644.39 |
| Medical insurance – up to half of actual cost | Up to ₪168.80 |
| Residential-related expenses | ₪94.34 |
Pension & Severance (from Month 6)
After 6 months of work, the employer is required to contribute 12.5% of gross salary.
| Pension – employer share | 6.5% |
| Severance – employer share | 6.0% |
| Total employer contribution | 12.5% |
Annual Vacation
Paid vacation days by tenure. Parties may agree to 7 days/year, accumulating the rest (up to 2 years). Unused days are redeemed at end of employment.
| Tenure | Vacation Days | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Years 1-5 | 14 | (16 incl. rest day) |
| Year 6 | 16 | |
| Year 7 | 18 | |
| Year 8 | 19 | |
| Year 9 | 20 | |
| Year 10 | 21 | |
| Year 11 | 22 | |
| Year 12 | 23 | |
| Year 13+ | 24 |
Recuperation Pay
Entitled after completing the first full year. Daily rate: ₪418 (as of 2024, updated by government decision).
| Tenure | Days | Amount (₪418/day) |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | ₪2,090 |
| Years 2-3 | 6 | ₪2,508 |
| Years 4-10 | 7 | ₪2,926 |
| Years 11-15 | 8 | ₪3,344 |
| Years 16-18 | 9 | ₪3,762 |
| Year 19+ | 10 | ₪4,180 |
Rest Day, Holidays & Overtime
Weekly Rest
Entitled to 25 consecutive hours of rest per week on a mutually agreed day.
Work on Rest Day / Holiday
Additional payment of 150% of daily salary (regular day pay + 50% extra) for a 25-hour rest/holiday period.
Overtime – Live-In Caregiver
Per Israeli case law – a live-in caregiver is not entitled to overtime pay, as the role is considered a "trust position." However, courts are divided – seek legal advice.
Overtime – Outside the Home (Employer Hospitalized)
When the employer is hospitalized, monthly salary covers 8 hours/day (7 at night). Beyond that: first 2 hours at 125%, additional at 150% (up to 12 hours/day).
9 Paid Holidays Per Year
Worker chooses: their religious holidays or Israeli holidays. If required to work on a holiday – entitled to 150% daily pay.
Sick Pay
| 1st day of absence | No pay |
| Days 2–3 | 50% of daily salary |
| Day 4 onwards | 100% of daily salary |
| Accrual | 1.5 days per month (up to 90 days) |