Pay, rights and your deposit
Clear information about what to check, what to ask about and where to get help.
Your payslip is an important record of your work and payment. Check it every month and ask your Phantom field coordinator when something is unclear.
What to check in your payslip
1. Your details and the pay period
Check that your name, the month and the work details shown on the payslip are correct.
2. Work and payment items
Review the work and payment items shown on your payslip, including any overtime, rest-day or travel items that appear there.
3. Deductions
Your payslip may show deductions for accommodation, medical insurance, income tax and National Insurance. Ask about any item you do not understand.
4. Net payment
Check the final amount that you receive or that is transferred to you.
How much is each work hour worth?
Every hour of your workday has a rate set by Israeli law. This is what a 12-hour day looks like:
Regular hours are also counted per week
The law also sets a weekly quota of regular hours. In a six-day work week, by Friday you have already used almost the whole quota — so on Friday the extra rates start earlier in the day.
Breaks during the workday
- A break to use the toilet or to pray is allowed for every worker, on any workday, at any hour.
- In manual work such as construction: on a workday of 6 hours or more you are entitled to a break for rest and a meal. Break time is not counted as paid work time.
- The break is required by law — the employer must give it, and a worker cannot give it up.
Example: you worked 12 hours in one day?
8 hours at 100% · 2 hours at 125% · 2 hours at 150%. On your payslip you will see each of them on a separate line.
Your employment rights
Your employment includes rights such as annual leave, sick leave and recuperation pay. The eligibility and amount for each right depend on your employment record and the applicable rules. Your field coordinator can help you understand the information that applies to you.
Holiday, sick leave and recuperation rights
1. Annual leave
A common basic example is 14 days per year, but the number may change according to your time working in Israel.
2. Sick leave
A common basic example is 18 days per year. You must update Phantom and use medical documents according to the required process.
3. Recuperation days
A common basic example is 6 days per year, but the number and conditions may change according to seniority and law.
Typical sick-leave payment rules
- First sick day: no payment.
- Second sick day: 50% payment.
- Third sick day: 50% payment.
- The actual payment depends on the law, medical documents and the conditions that apply to you.
Your deposit
The deposit is not deducted from your salary
The foreign worker deposit is an additional payment made for you into a dedicated bank account. You cannot withdraw it while you are working in Israel. It is handled when you leave Israel permanently.
Important to know about the deposit
- The deposit is separate from deductions that may appear on your payslip.
- A final withdrawal of the deposit is part of leaving Israel permanently.
- After withdrawing the deposit, you cannot return to work in Israel.
Last updated: July 2026
Do you have a question about pay or rights?
Message Phantom on WhatsApp or speak with your field coordinator. Tell us which payslip item or topic you need help with.
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