Open positions rise as salary gaps narrow and software roles dominate sector recovery.
Israel’s high-tech employment sector showed signs of stabilization in late 2025, even as the number of job seekers remains significantly higher than pre-slowdown levels.
According to a special report by the Israeli Employment Service, 16,300 job seekers were registered in the high-tech sector in December 2025—double the level recorded in December 2022. However, the pace of increase slowed considerably throughout 2025, with the final quarter holding steady at approximately 16,000 candidates.
Key Market Indicators
High-Tech Job Seekers (Dec 2025): 16,300
Increase Since 2022: +126%
Non-High-Tech Job Seekers vs 2022: 90% of previous level
Software Occupations Share: 59% (≈9,600 candidates)
Developers & Systems Analysts: 51% of software roles
Notably, demand also strengthened. Open high-tech positions rose approximately 15% during 2025—from 15,900 to 18,300 vacancies. The jobs-to-job-seekers ratio reached 1.12 by year-end, meaning 112 available roles for every 100 candidates. In the final quarter alone, software development openings grew 5%, while engineering roles increased 4%.
Salary Snapshot
Average High-Tech Salary: NIS 32,500
Average Other Sectors: NIS 13,600
Average Expected Salary (High-Tech Seekers): NIS 21,700
Despite competitive salaries, job seekers’ expectations remain significantly below sector averages, suggesting cautious wage positioning amid ongoing market adjustments.
Market Outlook
The data indicate a sector transitioning from rapid correction toward equilibrium. While applicant numbers remain elevated compared to 2022, rising vacancies and a favorable jobs-to-candidate ratio signal renewed employer confidence.
Israel’s innovation ecosystem continues to demonstrate resilience, with software development remaining the backbone of employment demand and salary levels maintaining a substantial premium over other industries.
