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Tech Salaries Surge 7.4% as AI Demand Soars

1/7/2026

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GotFriends reports 2026 average tech salary up 7.4% to New Israeli Shekel (NIS) 39,810, with hiring led by the security sector.
AI professionals earn an average of NIS 43,212, a growing AI premium.
Management salaries rose 21% to NIS 56,646.
The gender pay gap narrowed from 11% to 7.4%, though women remain underrepresented in high-demand roles.
Hybrid work persists with 56% remote positions.

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Story summary

GotFriends reports 2026 average tech salary up 7.4% to New Israeli Shekel (NIS) 39,810, with hiring led by the security sector.
AI professionals earn an average of NIS 43,212, a growing AI premium.
Management salaries rose 21% to NIS 56,646.
The gender pay gap narrowed from 11% to 7.4%, though women remain underrepresented in high-demand roles.
Hybrid work persists with 56% remote positions.