Engineering Salaries in Israel — How Much Do Engineers Earn in 2026
Engineering: Average Salaries by Profession (Israeli shekel ₪/month)
The data on this page is a labor market benchmark for 2025–2026. Amounts are shown as Israeli shekel (₪) gross/month for a full-time position (unless stated otherwise). The ranges do not include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, “per project” pay, travel reimbursement, or other additional payments.
Table: engineering professions and salary ranges
Columns: Average — market benchmark; 0–1 year, 2–3 years, 6+ years — typical salary ranges by experience. Click on a profession to open relevant job listings.
| Profession | Average, Israeli shekel ₪/month | 0–1 year | 2–3 years | 6+ years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real-Time Systems Engineer | 23,000 | 19,000–21,000 | 22,000–25,000 | 25,100–26,200 |
| Algorithms Engineer | 27,000 | 22,000–24,000 | 25,000–28,000 | 28,100–31,200 |
| Software Engineer | 20,600 | 17,000–18,500 | 20,000–22,000 | 22,100–23,000 |
| Computer Systems Engineer | 21,000 | 17,000–18,500 | 20,000–22,000 | 22,200–23,800 |
| Systems Engineer | 23,000 | 19,000–21,000 | 22,000–25,000 | 25,100–26,200 |
| Technical Support Engineer | 17,000 | 14,000–15,000 | 16,000–18,000 | 18,200–18,500 |
| Hardware Engineer | 25,000 | 20,000–22,000 | 24,000–26,000 | 26,100–28,700 |
| Electronics Engineer | 21,500 | 17,500–18,500 | 20,500–22,500 | 22,600–24,600 |
| Analog Electronics Engineer | 24,000 | 19,000–21,000 | 23,000–25,000 | 25,100–27,900 |
| Digital Systems Engineer | 22,000 | 18,000–19,000 | 21,000–23,000 | 23,100–25,500 |
| Verification Engineer | 23,000 | 19,000–20,000 | 22,000–24,000 | 24,100–26,300 |
| Microwave Engineer | 24,000 | 19,000–21,000 | 23,000–25,000 | 25,100–27,900 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 21,000 | 17,000–18,000 | 20,000–22,000 | 22,200–23,800 |
| Components Engineer | 21,000 | 17,000–18,000 | 20,000–22,000 | 22,200–23,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 18,400 | 15,000–16,000 | 18,000–19,000 | 19,100–20,500 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 18,000 | 15,000–16,000 | 17,000–19,000 | 19,100–19,700 |
| Materials Engineer | 19,000 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Plastics Engineer | 18,000 | 15,000–16,000 | 17,000–19,000 | 19,100–19,700 |
| Food Production Engineer | 17,000 | 14,000–15,000 | 16,000–18,000 | 18,200–18,900 |
| Agricultural Engineer | 17,000 | 14,000–15,000 | 16,000–18,000 | 18,200–18,900 |
| HVAC Systems Engineer | 18,000 | 15,000–16,000 | 17,000–19,000 | 19,100–19,700 |
| Civil Engineer | 20,600 | 17,000–18,000 | 19,500–21,500 | 21,600–23,000 |
| Construction and Infrastructure Engineer | 19,000 | 16,000–17,000 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Structural Engineer | 17,200 | 14,000–15,000 | 16,500–18,000 | 18,100–19,700 |
| Construction Engineer (Structures) | 18,000 | 15,000–16,000 | 17,000–19,000 | 19,100–20,500 |
| Traffic Engineer | 18,500 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–19,500 | 19,600–20,500 |
| Water Supply Engineer | 18,500 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–19,500 | 19,600–20,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | 18,000 | 15,000–16,000 | 17,000–19,000 | 19,100–19,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | 20,000 | 16,500–17,500 | 19,000–21,000 | 21,100–23,000 |
| Control Systems Engineer | 21,000 | 17,000–18,000 | 20,000–22,000 | 22,100–23,800 |
| Chemical Engineer | 19,000 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Process Engineer | 19,000 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Industrial Engineering and Management Engineer | 19,000 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Sales Engineer | 19,000 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Applications Engineer | 19,000 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Service Engineer | 17,000 | 14,000–15,000 | 16,000–18,000 | 18,200–18,500 |
| Optical Engineer | 21,000 | 17,000–18,000 | 20,000–22,000 | 22,100–23,800 |
| Biomedical Engineer | 19,000 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–20,000 | 20,100–21,400 |
| Nuclear Engineer | 24,000 | 19,000–21,000 | 23,000–25,000 | 25,100–27,900 |
| Physics Engineer | 21,000 | 17,000–18,000 | 20,000–22,000 | 22,100–23,800 |
| Transport Engineer | 18,500 | 15,500–16,500 | 18,000–19,500 | 19,600–20,500 |
How to read the salary table and evaluate offers
Format: Israeli shekel (₪) gross/month, full-time equivalent. If a vacancy lists salary “per hour,” convert it to a monthly amount for comparison based on real working hours (usually 182–186 hours/month at a standard rate, but many companies use a different basis).
- Compare the “role and responsibilities,” not just the title. “Engineer” in industry and “Engineer” in hi-tech often differ significantly in both responsibility and salary range.
- Check what is included in the amount. Sometimes an offer mixes base salary + fixed allowance + expected bonus.
- Take the benefits package into account. Pension, travel reimbursement, meals, hybrid/remote work, training, parking costs, on-call duties, etc.
- Look at the growth ceiling. If “6+ years” is barely different from “2–3 years,” that may indicate a weak growth path in the company.
When the salary table may be less relevant
- Part-time / non-standard hours (part-time, shift schedules, project work).
- A large variable component (sales engineer, roles with bonuses/commission) — the base may be lower, while total pay is higher.
- Unique clearances/security/niches — narrow specializations may fall outside standard averages.
- Outsourcing / contract work — sometimes base pay is below market, but with overtime the total ends up higher.
- Major differences between regions and industries (for example, defense/medical/energy vs. a standard industrial sector).
Examples
Example 1: Software Engineer, 2 years of experience
Offer: 21,000 ₪ gross. Range (2–3 years): 20,000–22,000 ₪.
Conclusion: the offer is within the range. The next step is to assess the stack/responsibilities and the growth potential.
Example 2: Verification Engineer, 6+ years of experience
Offer: 25,000 ₪ gross. Range (6+ years): 24,100–26,300 ₪.
Conclusion: this is in line with the market. If there is on-call/night work, it is important to clarify whether it is included in the amount.
Example 3: Sales Engineer
It is important to separate base salary from commission/bonus. Even if the base looks “below market,” total income may be higher when targets are met. For comparison, ask for the OTE (On-Target Earnings) range.
Where to send salary data
To improve the accuracy of the benchmarks, you can submit salary information. The data is used only in aggregated form.
What to include (if possible):
- profession (and a link to the vacancy/role on work.co.il);
- experience (0–1 / 2–3 / 6+ years), city/region;
- gross salary in shekels (₪) and payment format (month/hour/project);
- whether there are bonuses/overtime/on-call duties and whether they are included in the amount;
- key conditions (hybrid/remote, transport, meals, training, etc.).
You can send data:
- through the form on the website marked «salary»;
- by email to: info@work.co.il with the subject «salary».
Methodology
- All values on the page are market benchmarks and are shown in the format Israeli shekel (₪) gross/month.
- The ranges are grouped by experience: 0–1 / 2–3 / 6+ years.
- The purpose of the table is to provide a “quick market thermometer” and help compare offers against each other.
Update: 2026-02-23.
FAQ
Is this net or gross?
The table shows gross salary (before taxes and mandatory deductions).
Why do some roles with “6+ years” not look very high?
These are benchmarks of “typical” ranges. In reality, higher figures usually appear when there is a combination of: a complex stack/rare skills/responsibility/lead functions/niche specialization.
Can the table be used for negotiations?
Yes, as a starting point. But it is better to support it with: responsibilities, role level, the market in the specific industry, and alternative offers.