Israel's work grant (Maanak Avoda, a negative income tax) for work year 2025 is paid in 2026: a parent of 1-2 children with monthly work income of ₪2,450-7,289 can get up to ₪585 per month, so a parent of 2 earning ₪5,000 a month receives about ₪585 monthly — about ₪7,020 for the year — per the Israel Tax Authority and Kol Zchut.
How is it calculated?
The work grant — a negative income tax — is paid for work year 2025 during 2026. It goes to working parents aged 21+ (or 55+ even without children) whose monthly work income falls in range: a parent of 1-2 children qualifies with income of ₪2,450-7,289, with the maximum ₪585 per month paid on income between ₪4,260 and ₪5,680. So a parent of 2 earning ₪5,000 a month receives about ₪585 monthly — about ₪7,020 for the year. A parent of 3 or more children can get up to ₪855 per month, on income up to ₪8,020.
Single parents have extended terms: eligibility starts from income of ₪1,510 per month, and the ranges reach ₪11,190 for 1-2 children or ₪13,660 for 3+ children. Workers aged 55 and over without children can get up to ₪390 per month. Grants under ₪20 are not paid. Claims are filed with the Israel Tax Authority — online or at a post office — and the result here is an estimate only.
Frequently asked questions
How much work grant do I get on 5,000 shekels a month in Israel?
A parent of 1-2 children earning ₪5,000 a month sits in the full-grant range (₪4,260-5,680) and receives about ₪585 per month — about ₪7,020 a year. With 3 or more children the maximum is higher: up to ₪855 per month.
Who is eligible for the Maanak Avoda work grant in 2026?
Working parents aged 21+ whose monthly work income is in range: ₪2,450-7,289 for 1-2 children, up to ₪8,020 for 3+ children. Single parents qualify from ₪1,510 up to ₪11,190 or ₪13,660, and workers 55+ without children can get up to ₪390 per month.
How do I claim the work grant in Israel?
You file a claim with the Israel Tax Authority — online on its website or at a post office. The grant for work year 2025 is paid in 2026, and grants under ₪20 are not paid.
This calculation is a general estimate for illustration only. It does not constitute tax, pension, or investment advice, nor a substitute for personal advice from a licensed professional, and should not be relied on for decisions.
