Israel retirement age calculator: when you reach retirement and the old-age pension
Retirement age decides when you can receive the Bituach Leumi old-age pension. For men it is 67. For women it is rising gradually from 62 to 65, depending on year of birth. The calculator gives the age and the exact date using Bituach Leumi's table.
Calculator
Enter your date of birth and choose your sex to see the result.
Women's retirement age by year of birth
| Year of birth | Retirement age |
|---|---|
| Up to 1959 | 62 |
| 1960 | 62 and 4 months |
| 1961 | 62 and 8 months |
| 1962 | 63 |
| 1963 | 63 and 3 months |
| 1964 | 63 and 6 months |
| 1965 | 63 and 9 months |
| 1966 | 64 |
| 1967 | 64 and 3 months |
| 1968 | 64 and 6 months |
| 1969 | 64 and 9 months |
| 1970 or later | 65 |
For men the retirement age is 67 whatever the year of birth.
What changes at retirement age and at 70
- From retirement age you can receive the old-age pension if your work income is not too high. Occupational pensions do not count.
- From 70 the pension is paid to everyone, whatever their income.
- If the pension was withheld because of high earnings, you later get a 5% deferral increment for each year.
- You have to claim the pension. Bituach Leumi posts a claim form a month before retirement age.
Transition grant for women born 1960 to 1966
Because the retirement age went up, women born in these years can get a grant for up to 4 months from age 62, if they have no work income in that period and meet the other conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the retirement age for women in Israel?
Between 62 and 65, depending on year of birth. Women born in 1970 or later retire at 65. The exact age is in the table and the calculator.
What is the retirement age for men?
67, for every year of birth.
Can I get the old-age pension before retirement age?
No. The Bituach Leumi old-age pension starts at retirement age. A pension fund may pay an early pension under its own rules, but that is a different payment.
What changes at 70?
From 70 the old-age pension is paid without an income test, even if you keep working.
Related guides
Old-age pension
A monthly Bituach Leumi pension from retirement age. ₪1,838 single, ₪2,762 for a couple, plus increments. No income test from age 70.
Senior Income Supplement
An addition to the old-age pension for people with low income. Brings the pension up to ₪4,375 for a single person and ₪6,912 for a couple.
Survivors' pension
A monthly pension for the widow, widower and children of an insured person who died. From ₪1,838, plus grants. Claim within 12 months.
Sources
This is general information, not legal advice. Amounts are correct as of the review date and change every January.