Many people ask:
What is the legal salary for a cleaner in Israel? And what must an employer pay by law?
This guide breaks down all mandatory payments and conditions according to Israeli labor law and the Cleaning Industry Agreement.
🧹 Minimum Wage for Cleaners (2025)
The cleaning sector has its own industry agreement with enhanced rights.
Legal minimum hourly wage:
₪30.61 per hour
But the real cost is higher due to mandatory benefits.
📌 Mandatory Benefits Employers Must Pay
1️⃣ Pension Contributions
- Employer ~6.5%
- Employee ~6%
- Severance ~6%
2️⃣ Travel reimbursement
Required by law.
3️⃣ Convalescence (Havra’a) payments
5 days per year after the first year.
4️⃣ Vacation days
12–14 days per year depending on seniority.
5️⃣ Paid holidays
According to eligibility rules.
6️⃣ Sick days
- Day 1 – unpaid
- Days 2–3 – 50%
- From day 4 – 100%
7️⃣ Seniority additions
Yearly increments.
8️⃣ National Insurance (Bituach Leumi)
Employer must pay employer contributions.
⚖️ What if the cleaner works “off the books”?
Legally, the employer is still responsible for paying:
- All benefits
- All social rights
- Retroactive payments for up to 7 years
Labor courts almost always rule in favor of the worker.
Risk: tens of thousands of shekels.
💡 Real Cost Example
4 hours per week:
Actual employer cost: ₪45–55 per hour
(after social benefits & required payments).
🎯 Conclusion
Hiring a private cleaner requires full compliance with Israeli employment law.
Many choose professional cleaning companies because they handle all legal, financial and operational obligations.
