Calculate your Israeli maternity allowance (Dmei Leidah) for 2025. Daily benefit based on average daily wage, paid for 15 weeks (26 weeks for single parents). Source: Bituach Leumi btl.gov.il.
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How Israeli maternity benefit (Dmei Leidah) is calculated
Bituach Leumi calculates the maternity allowance based on the average daily gross wage the employee earned in the three months before the birth or the start of leave. The three months of earnings are totalled and divided by 90 days to produce the daily rate. This daily rate is then paid for each day of covered maternity leave. The standard covered period is 15 weeks (105 days) for employees with at least 12 months of service with the current employer. For single parents raising the child alone, the benefit period is extended to 26 weeks (182 days). A daily ceiling applies, set at approximately one-thirtieth of the NII monthly wage ceiling.
Worked example at 12,000 ILS per month
An employee earning 12,000 ILS per month has total earnings of 36,000 ILS over three months. Dividing by 90 gives a daily benefit of 400 ILS. Over 15 weeks (105 days), the total maternity benefit is 42,000 ILS. This represents 100% of the daily wage rate, effectively replacing the full salary during the leave period (up to the ceiling). For a single parent on 26 weeks, the same calculation produces a total of 72,800 ILS over 182 days.
What this calculator does not cover
This calculator provides an estimate based on a simplified daily-wage formula. It does not apply the NII daily ceiling for high earners, does not model employer top-up payments that some collective agreements require, and does not address partial eligibility for employees with shorter contribution histories. Income tax is withheld from Dmei Leidah at source by the NII, so take-home during maternity leave will be lower than the gross figures shown here. For a binding entitlement figure, contact Bituach Leumi at btl.gov.il or a licensed labor law adviser.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for maternity benefit (Dmei Leidah) in Israel?
Maternity benefit (Dmei Leidah) is paid by Bituach Leumi (the National Insurance Institute) to employed or self-employed women who give birth, provided they have made NII contributions for at least 10 of the 14 months before the birth (or 15 of the 22 months for longer-term contributors). The benefit also applies to women who adopt a child under 10 years old. Men may claim paternity leave in some circumstances where the mother returns to work early. The benefit covers the period the woman is on maternity leave and not receiving employment income from her employer.
How is the daily maternity benefit calculated in Israel?
The daily benefit rate is calculated as the average daily gross wage earned by the woman in the three months immediately before the birth (or the start of leave). Total gross earnings from the three months are summed and divided by 90 to arrive at the average daily wage. This daily figure becomes the daily benefit rate for the duration of the maternity leave. Bituach Leumi applies an annual ceiling to the daily benefit: the daily benefit cannot exceed 1/30 of the NII monthly salary ceiling (approximately 45,075 ILS per month in 2025), meaning the daily cap is roughly 1,502 ILS per day. Earnings below the ceiling are fully replaced at 100 percent of the average daily wage.
How long does maternity leave and benefit last in Israel?
The standard maternity leave entitlement in Israel is 26 weeks in total. The Bituach Leumi maternity benefit is paid for 15 weeks (105 days) out of this leave period for employees who have worked for the same employer for at least 12 months. For single parents (those raising the child alone without a partner), the paid benefit period is extended to the full 26 weeks (182 days). For employees with less than 12 months of service with the current employer, the paid benefit period is shorter. The benefit is paid at the full daily wage rate for each day of covered leave.
Is maternity benefit taxable in Israel?
Maternity benefit (Dmei Leidah) paid by Bituach Leumi is treated as income for Israeli income tax purposes. The NII deducts income tax at source using the withholding rate applicable to the woman based on her tax file with the Tax Authority (Mas Hachnasa). The benefit is subject to the standard progressive income tax brackets and credit points. Bituach Leumi contributions are not deducted from the maternity benefit itself, but health tax is withheld. Women who return to work partway through the year should ensure their annual income tax return reconciles the benefit payments, employer income, and any tax credits to avoid underpayment or overpayment.