"The report, based on interviews with more than 15,000 candidates and analysis of roughly 1,500 placements in 2025, found that the average tech salary climbed to ₪39,810, a 7.4% increase over the previous year that stood at ₪37,071. The most striking trend that the report found is the emergence of a clear "AI premium," with professionals specializing in LLMs, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), and NLP earning an average of ₪43,212, about nine percent more than other technological roles."
"Shiri Vax, CEO of GotFriends, said the market is rewarding candidates who bring deep, specialized expertise. "We are seeing a market that is searching for real added value," she said. "Those with deep expertise in AI or offensive cyber security not only find jobs faster but also enjoy an average salary of ₪39,810, along with the return of benefits such as signing bonuses and inflated, contractually guaranteed bonuses- a phenomenon we haven't seen since 2021.""
More than 15,000 candidates were interviewed and roughly 1,500 placements were recorded in 2025. The average tech salary climbed to ₪39,810, a 7.4% increase over the previous year's ₪37,071. Professionals specializing in LLMs, Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), and NLP earned an average of ₪43,212, about nine percent more than other roles. Management positions saw the largest increases, with development group managers, development managers, and team leaders averaging ₪56,646, a 21% jump. A wave of new startups in 2025 increased demand. Signing bonuses and contractually guaranteed inflated bonuses returned, especially for AI and offensive cyber security specialists.
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