As of 2026, the daily miluim benefit is your gross pay in the 3 months before service divided by 90, clamped between 328.76 ₪ and 1,730.33 ₪ per day, per Bituach Leumi (National Insurance). Someone earning 15,000 ₪ gross per month gets 500 ₪ per day — 7,000 ₪ for 14 days of reserve duty.
How is it calculated?
Add up your gross pay in the three months before the service began and divide by 90 — that is the daily rate. It cannot fall below the minimum of 328.76 ₪ per day (equivalent to 9,863 ₪ a month) or exceed the maximum of 1,730.33 ₪ per day (51,910 ₪ a month). Multiply by the number of service days to get the total benefit. For employees, the employer keeps paying the regular salary and is reimbursed by Bituach Leumi — if the benefit exceeds the salary, the employer must pass the difference on to the employee. Self-employed and non-employed reservists are paid directly by Bituach Leumi and must file a claim within 12 months of the end of service.
Example: 15,000 ₪ gross per month → 45,000 ₪ over three months ÷ 90 = 500 ₪ per day, so 14 days of miluim pay 7,000 ₪. The calculator shows the base benefit; the actual payment can be higher because of the partial-week rule: a remainder of 1-5 days beyond full weeks is multiplied by 1.4, and a remainder of 6 days is paid as 7. Pay below 9,863 ₪ a month is calculated at the minimum daily rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much do you get per day of reserve duty in 2026?
The daily rate is your gross pay in the 3 months before service divided by 90, with a floor of 328.76 ₪ and a ceiling of 1,730.33 ₪ per day. For example, 15,000 ₪ gross per month gives 500 ₪ per day, so 14 days of miluim pay 7,000 ₪.
Why is the actual payment higher than the simple calculation?
Because of the partial-week rule: full weeks are paid as is, but a remainder of 1-5 days is multiplied by 1.4, and a remainder of 6 days is paid as 7. For example, 10 days (one week + 3) are paid as 7 + 3×1.4 = 11.2 benefit days. This calculator shows the base benefit only.
Are there extra payments beyond the Bituach Leumi benefit?
Yes. The IDF separately pays special and additional grants (tagmul meyuchad/nosaf) to active reservists — these come from the army, not Bituach Leumi. And starting in 2026, combat reservists serving 30+ days a year receive income-tax credit points under Amendment 283.
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.
