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Payslip Decoded Cheat Sheet
Understand every line on your Israeli payslip, from gross salary to net take-home pay.
תלוש משכורת
Tlush Maskoret
Your monthly payslip showing gross pay, deductions, employer contributions, and net pay.
Literal: "Salary Slip"ברוטו
Bruto
Your gross salary before any taxes or deductions are taken out.
Literal: "Gross"נטו
Neto
Your net (take-home) salary after all taxes and deductions.
Literal: "Net"מס הכנסה
Mas Hachnasa
Israeli income tax deducted from your salary according to progressive tax brackets.
Literal: "Income Tax"היטל בריאות
Hetel Briut
Mandatory health tax deducted from your payslip that funds your Kupat Cholim membership.
Literal: "Health Levy"דמי הבראה
Dmei Havraah
Annual recreation pay (convalescence pay) that employers must provide, typically paid once a year.
Literal: "Recreation Pay"שכר בסיס
Schar Basis
Your fixed monthly base salary before bonuses, overtime, or allowances are added.
Literal: "Base Salary"תוספת ותק
Tosefet Vatik
An additional payment awarded for years of service at the same employer, common in unionised sectors.
Literal: "Seniority Bonus"ימי חופשה
Yamei Chufsha
Annual paid leave entitlement. Israeli law sets a minimum that increases with years of service.
Literal: "Vacation Days"ימי מחלה
Yamei Machala
Paid sick leave that accrues monthly. Employers pay partial pay for the first two days, then full pay.
Literal: "Sick Days"שכר מינימום
Sachar Minimum
The legally mandated minimum hourly and monthly wage in Israel, updated periodically by the government.
Literal: "Minimum Wage"פיצויים
Pitsuyim
The severance component on your payslip - your employer contributes a portion each month to a fund.
Literal: "Severance"