This practical guide was made for those who want to start working quickly. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have access to the main opportunities of the day, the average salary, and what you need to get started. Check it out below!
Sectors that are hiring the most in 2025
- Construction and infrastructure works
There is a major labor shortage on construction sites, especially after the reduction of Palestinian workers and the pressure to keep construction and infrastructure projects moving.
This has led companies to look for people both inside Israel and abroad, including fast-track hiring of foreign workers from countries such as India.
Roles: construction helper, laborer, material handling, demolition, concrete assistant, rebar work, basic painting, unloading trucks. A university degree is not required. Experience helps, of course, but many companies are willing to provide training as long as the person is prepared to do physically demanding work and handle long shifts (10-hour days are common).
How much does it pay?
The usual pay range for general construction workers is around 55 to 61 shekels per hour, depending on the role and technical level. If you multiply that by a typical monthly workload of 182 hours, you’re looking at roughly 10,000 to 11,000 shekels per month (for example: 55 x 182 ≈ 10,010 shekels; 61 x 182 ≈ 11,102 shekels). That is well above the national minimum of 6,247 shekels.
Things to keep in mind: it’s physically demanding, requires stamina, often takes place outdoors, and usually involves long shifts. But that’s exactly why demand is so high and the pay is so attractive.
2. Logistics, warehouses, and distribution centers
Another very active area for those who want to start quickly is logistics. Israel has a strong logistics chain for e-commerce, supermarkets, fresh food, pharmacies, and distribution in general.
Warehouses and sorting centers need people every day to pick orders, pack, load trucks, and handle basic stock control.
Roles: warehouse worker, picker, packaging/line worker, loader/unloader, and inventory assistant.
What the work is like: long shifts, often 10 hours with two breaks; repetitive but predictable routine; requires discipline and moderate physical effort (lifting boxes, building pallets).
In many recent job ads you’ll see “no experience required,” especially for picking and packing roles, which makes logistics a very viable option as a first formal job.
How much does it pay?
Job ads show around 46 shekels per hour during the initial training period, rising to around 55–60 shekels/hour after approximately three months.
Salary platforms indicate that these roles usually end up between 7,000 and 8,000 shekels per month in entry-level warehouse positions, depending on the region and total hours worked.
In Tel Aviv, there are gross annual references in the range of 75,000–97,000 shekels for junior to mid-level roles, which suggests something around 40–50 shekels/hour plus extras.
Looking at these numbers, they make sense compared to the national minimum. Even the initial range of 46 NIS/hour in logistics is higher than the 34.32 NIS/hour minimum. In other words, it is also above the national baseline.
Advantages: in many logistics hubs, language can be more flexible. Hebrew helps, of course, but there are places where English or Russian are already accepted for operational communication. This is important for foreigners who want to work in Israel, especially those who are still developing their Hebrew.
3. Cleaning, maintenance, and general services
This includes building cleaning, industrial cleaning, hotel housekeeping, laundry, public park maintenance, urban gardening, and caretaker/janitor roles.
It’s the kind of work that never stops: office buildings, hospitals, schools, hotels, and public spaces all need ongoing cleaning.
Some contracts linked to municipalities and park maintenance even follow 10-hour shifts with Saturdays (Shabbat) off, which gives a predictable routine that many people value.
Typical tasks include sweeping, washing, collecting trash, taking care of lawns, trimming bushes, and keeping outdoor areas clean. A university degree is not required, and in many cases the main requirements are responsibility, punctuality, and the ability to maintain a steady physical pace.
How much does it pay?
For cleaning roles in companies (building, hospital, hotel cleaning), the pay range appears between 37 and 42 shekels per hour in several cities.
There are job ads with a floor around 34 shekels/hour and also specific cases reaching 65–80 shekels/hour for one-off private cleanings, such as self-employed house cleaning directly for the end client.
If you work at 37 shekels/hour with a standard workload of about 182 hours per month, that comes out to roughly 6,734 shekels per month. This amount is practically the monthly minimum wage (6,247 NIS), slightly above it.
That makes sense, because basic formal cleaning usually stays close to the national floor, while private cleaning (or high-demand cleaning such as last-minute, post-construction, etc.) can pay much more, as you charge the client directly, without an intermediary.
For those looking to “work in Israel” with a stable routine, defined days off, and clear tasks, this field is attractive. You don’t need advanced Hebrew to clean a hallway or collect trash in a park, and many contracts are long-term.
4. Personal care and support (caregiver)
This includes in-home elderly caregivers, companions, and daily living assistants (help with mobility, bathing, company, small tasks). Israel has a growing demand for this type of professional, including in “live-in” arrangements, meaning you sleep at the workplace.
How much does it pays
Monthly pay usually ranges from approximately 4,600 to 8,400 shekels per month, depending on whether you live on-site and do overtime. In approximate values, that works out to something like 1,300 to 2,300 dollars per month.
This range makes sense when you consider that, in live-in arrangements, part of your expenses (housing and sometimes food) may be covered by the family.
The work is emotionally demanding and requires a lot of responsibility, but it is stable and less affected by economic crises, because there will always be demand for caring for vulnerable people.
For those who want to work in Israel with a focus on stability and staying long-term, this field can be a strategic choice.
What you need to know
Important first of all: the national minimum wage in Israel is around 6,247 shekels per month, which is equivalent to about 34.32 shekels per hour for a standard contract of 182 hours per month, after an increase in April 2025. This amount is used as a reference across almost the entire economy.
Whenever you see an hourly range in shekels (NIS), compare it mentally to 34.32 NIS/hour. If the job pays more than that, it’s already a sign that you can earn above the minimum.
Construction and logistics. Construction is facing a real shortage of operational workers and accepts people who are willing to work hard. Logistics and distribution centers need pickers, packers, and loaders every day, often without requiring previous experience.
A general construction worker earns on average 55–61 shekels per hour. This can add up to 10,000 to 11,000 shekels per month on a full-time schedule, well above the national minimum of 6,247 shekels.
Basic cleaning jobs in companies usually pay around 37–42 shekels per hour, which ends up close to the monthly minimum wage once you add up the hours. But private cleaning services can reach 65–80 shekels per hour, especially for one-off or heavier cleaning jobs.
The caregiver helps elderly people or individuals with reduced mobility in their daily tasks: eating, hygiene, companionship, and getting around. Reported pay ranges from 4,600 to 8,400 shekels per month, especially in live-in arrangements (living on-site), where part of the expenses is already covered.
Yes, it is physical work. Picking orders, packing, building pallets, and unloading trucks all require constant movement and moderate strength. But compared to heavy construction, it is usually less extreme. In return, shifts are structured and, after a few months, the hourly rate can go up to 55–60 shekels.
In most of the cases mentioned here, no. Construction, logistics, cleaning, caregiving, and many retail/hospitality positions do not require a university degree. Some customer support roles in startups also don’t require a degree, but they do expect good English and the ability to organize information.
It’s common to see long shifts (10 hours a day) in construction, logistics, and urban maintenance. In public cleaning, many positions offer Saturdays (Shabbat) off. In hospitality and retail, be prepared to work weekends and evenings.
It depends on your profile. If you want to move up quickly into coordination roles, retail and customer service can take you from attendant to supervisor and then store manager. If you want to get into a tech environment, English-speaking customer support in a startup can be your first step. If you want to maximize income in the short term, construction and logistics are paying well above the minimum.
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Working in Israel today means choosing between speed and fit. If you want to start making money immediately, the best opportunities are in construction, warehouse logistics, and cleaning/maintenance. These sectors have a real shortage of workers, accept beginners, and in many cases pay above the national minimum hourly wage.
If you are looking for emotional stability and less fluctuation in demand, elderly care and in-home assistance are solid paths, because they meet an ongoing need in Israeli society and often come with housing included in some cases.
If your goal is to grow professionally in customer service and later become a shift leader, retail and hospitality can be your training ground.
And if you have strong English and good organizational skills, support roles in tech companies can place you inside the startup ecosystem right from the beginning — even without a formal university degree.
The main point is: there is room to work in Israel at entry level, with fast hiring and above-minimum pay in several practical sectors.
You don’t need to wait for “the perfect job” to start. You can get in now, gain experience, improve your language skills, and build your path. The economy needs people on the ground, and that opens up opportunities for those who are ready to take action.
