Key Facts: Palestine Wages
- Country
- Palestine (PSE)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Minimum Wage
- ₪1,880 /mo ($631.27 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- ₪3,200 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- ₪38,400 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 45 hours
- Data Source
- Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) / ILO
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Palestine — Average Salary & Wages
Israeli New Shekel (ILS) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Palestine is
₪38,400 a year
The minimum wage in Palestine is ₪1,880/mo ($631.27 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is ₪3,200 ($1,074.51 USD).
Palestine's minimum wage is among the highest for Asia, ranking #17 out of 49 countries with statutory minimum wages. The standard work week is 45 hours.
Pre-conflict (pre-October 2023) average for formal sector workers in the West Bank. Government employees, banking, telecommunications, and healthcare are primary formal sector employers. Workers employed in Israel typically earned more (subject to Israeli minimum wage). Gaza figures are not included due to the ongoing conflict and economic collapse. Unemployment in the West Bank was already high (~13%) pre-conflict; in Gaza it exceeded 50%.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2022, the minimum wage has grown +30% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Palestine, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $3,186.44/mo in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Palestine earns ₪1,880/mo. That is 59% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- ₪1,880 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 59% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $631.27/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +30% since 2022
Wage Breakdown
- Daily
- ₪86Monthly rate divided by 22 working days
- Monthly
- ₪1,880
The Palestinian Authority set the minimum wage at ILS 1,880/month for formal private sector workers in the West Bank under Labour Law No. 7 of 2000. The Palestinian economy uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS) as its primary currency (alongside Jordanian dinar in some areas), as Palestine has no independent currency. The minimum wage in the PA-controlled West Bank is the reference figure; Gaza's economic situation since October 2023 has been one of near-total collapse. Tens of thousands of Palestinian workers held permits to work in Israel (subject to Israeli minimum wage law), a significant income source that was largely suspended after October 7, 2023. Pre-October 2023 PCBS data is more reliable than subsequent estimates.
Work Week
- Standard
- 45 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 54 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.25x pay
Palestinian Labour Law sets 45 hours/week maximum ordinary time (8 hours/day, 6 days). Overtime payable at 1.25x. Friday is the weekly rest day. Workers employed in Israel work under Israeli labour law (which has different provisions). The conflict beginning October 2023 has fundamentally disrupted normal labour conditions across the territory.
How Palestine Compares
| Metric | Palestine | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $1,074.51/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
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What is the minimum wage in Palestine?
The minimum wage in Palestine is ₪1,880/mo (approximately $631.27 USD), effective since 2023-01-01. The Palestinian Authority set the minimum wage at ILS 1,880/month for formal private sector workers in the West Bank under Labour Law No. 7 of 2000. The Palestinian economy uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS) as its primary currency (alongside Jordanian dinar in some areas), as Palestine has no independent currency. The minimum wage in the PA-controlled West Bank is the reference figure; Gaza's economic situation since October 2023 has been one of near-total collapse. Tens of thousands of Palestinian workers held permits to work in Israel (subject to Israeli minimum wage law), a significant income source that was largely suspended after October 7, 2023. Pre-October 2023 PCBS data is more reliable than subsequent estimates.
What is the average salary in Palestine?
The average gross monthly salary in Palestine is ₪3,200 (approximately $1,074.51 USD). Pre-conflict (pre-October 2023) average for formal sector workers in the West Bank. Government employees, banking, telecommunications, and healthcare are primary formal sector employers. Workers employed in Israel typically earned more (subject to Israeli minimum wage). Gaza figures are not included due to the ongoing conflict and economic collapse. Unemployment in the West Bank was already high (~13%) pre-conflict; in Gaza it exceeded 50%. Source: Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) — Labour Force Survey (2022).
How many hours is the standard work week in Palestine?
The standard work week in Palestine is 45 hours, with a legal maximum of 54 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.25x the normal rate. Palestinian Labour Law sets 45 hours/week maximum ordinary time (8 hours/day, 6 days). Overtime payable at 1.25x. Friday is the weekly rest day. Workers employed in Israel work under Israeli labour law (which has different provisions). The conflict beginning October 2023 has fundamentally disrupted normal labour conditions across the territory.
How has the minimum wage in Palestine changed over time?
The minimum wage in Palestine has changed as follows: ₪1,450 in 2022, ₪1,880 in 2023, ₪1,880 in 2024. This represents 3 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Palestine in USD?
The minimum wage in Palestine converts to approximately $631.27/mo in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Palestine in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Palestine is approximately $1,074.51 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
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